Clariant's Synergistic Blends

Clariant's Synergistic Blends Offer Alternative to Traditional Preservatives with High Sustainability Profiles

Clariant continues to contribute to the Turkish economy with new products and solutions for the cosmetics sector. The chemical industry is one of the leading sectors in Turkey in terms of exports. According to İKMİB's 2017 activity report, overall sector exports increased by 15.2% to reach USD 16.1 billion. In the same year, the cosmetics sector reached USD 772.7 million with a 9.7% increase, placing Turkey 7th in global exports.[1] With new products added to Clariant's portfolio of 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate-based liquid blends, Nipaguard^® provides significant convenience to formula manufacturers seeking to modify specific ingredients in their formulations, pursue a different claim, and obtain green certification. A cosmetic product must be protected against microorganisms to ensure consumer safety during shelf life and use. In light of experts' forecasts[2] that more than 50% of the population could live in humid tropical regions by 2020, demand for high-quality cosmetic products with extended shelf life is expected to increase further.

However, preservatives rank second after fragrance among the most common cosmetic ingredients that cause skin problems.

Alongside formaldehyde and parabens, isothiazolines used in shampoos and bath foams are among substances that frequently cause allergies and skin irritation.[3]-[4] While the industry seeks more effective alternative preservation strategies, formula manufacturers face the challenge of balancing their needs with rising consumer demands while working with limited current options. Today's consumers are seeking effective, natural, safe products and ingredients they can rely on long-term. Formula manufacturers must comply with legal regulations while meeting market demands by using alternative preservative systems that offer performance equivalent to traditional methods and similar pricing. Thus, solutions that are effective at low concentrations and offer formulation convenience gain priority. The selection of the right preservative depends on various factors such as the type of formulation and pH values; the target point in the efficacy spectrum against bacteria, yeast and mold; and legal regulations in the target region. In addition to all these challenges, multiple preservatives are typically required to adequately protect a formulation. The preservatives required in developing more natural cosmetic products become the greatest obstacles to achieving green certification. Clariant has expanded its portfolio of 100% sorbitan caprylate-based easy-to-use liquid blends to fill the gap formula manufacturers face in balancing comprehensive modern preservative use. The expansion of available alternatives for formula manufacturers seeking higher sustainability profile ingredients and wishing to modify specific ingredients in their formulations, pursue a different claim, and obtain green certification is among the industry's latest developments.