Haltermann Carless has announced it is the first manufacturer to launch cosmetic-grade renewable isododecane (IDD) on an industrial scale.
At its German production site in Speyer, Haltermann Carless - part of the HCS Group - has produced more than 50 tons of the plant-derived isododecane and intends to further expand its production capacity as a result of the strong demand for bio-based and fossil-free applications.
Renewable isododecane is an important ingredient in skincare, hair treatment and beauty products.
It can be used as a drop-in solution making it a simple replacement to fossil-based raw materials and critical silicones such as cyclosiloxane.
Haltermann Carless’s renewable isododecane is manufactured from plant-derived resources in close cooperation with long-term partner Gevo Inc.
At Speyer, the bio-based raw materials are processed into high-purity isododecanes in cosmetic quality using advanced processing, separation and purification technologies.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to enter the cosmetics market as the first large-scale commercial producer of fully renewable isododecane,” said HCS Group chief commercial officer Dr Harald Dialer.
CEO Henrik Krüpper added: “The development of renewable isododecane demonstrates our capability to convert renewable feedstock into high-value hydrocarbons and is another great example of HCS Group’s innovation towards sustainability.
“It is our strategy and our aspiration to be a perpetual pioneer in the area of high-value hydrocarbons, while making a clear contribution to defossilisation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.”
