Clariant has taken their long-standing collaboration with Elevance Renewable Sciences, a leader in natural oil metathesis, to the next level by developing and commercializing high-performancing greener emollients for the personal care industry.

In response to this industry challenge, Clariant recently introduced its new Plantasens Flash 80 and Flash 100 as highly effective greener alternatives to silicones. The two ingredients represent a major milestone for formulation development as they are not only environmentally friendlier and affordable, but high-performing, and delivering comparable or even superior results to traditional silicones.

“This next phase of our strategic alliance will enable Clariant to advance its Natural Green Performers product range through the creation of ground-breaking ingredients,” said Ralf Zerrer, head of strategic marketing and innovation, Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties at Clariant. “Thanks to the versatility of the process, we will deliver a new generation of emollients that are more respectful to the environment, while still maintaining a high degree of functionality.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Clariant on the commercialization of their new Plantasens Flash product line, which utilise Elevance alkanes derived from plant oils,” said Rusty Pittman, chief commercial officer at Elevance. “Clariant is a leader in natural, personal care ingredients and fosters a collaborative approach to business, making them an exceptional partner for us.”