Lubrizol Advanced Materials has announced that it has increased production of its patented Carbopol polymers, a thickening agent found in most hand sanitising gels and cleansing applications, to assist with the global fight against COVID-19.
Since early January, the company has modified and expanded production, and consulted with customers on new formulations, allowing them to triple the amount of hand sanitiser ingredients they can supply customers. This will enable 1 billion bottles of hand sanitiser every month to be
delivered to the healthcare industry, first responders and consumers around the world.
Two years ago, Lubrizol invested more than $20 million USD to increase supply capabilities enabling the ramped-up production of Carbopol.
“Across the globe, hospitals, as well as the consumer market, are facing an unprecedented shortage of hand sanitiser,” said Bernardo Medeiros, general manager of Lubrizol Life Science, Beauty and Home. “Consistent with our message to improve lives, we have collaborated with our key customers, suppliers, partners and our global logistics network to provide the essential ingredients and solutions to help fight this pandemic. The use of Carbopol is just one example of how Lubrizol is leveraging its science to support COVID-19 needs globally.”
