Kao Chemicals Europe has expanded its personal care ingredient distribution deal with Brenntag in the United States.
The agreement extends the speciality surfactant product portfolio to Brenntag customers in the US across the beauty and care industry.
The deal reflects Brenntag’s efforts to further expand its life science product portfolio in the US.
“This distribution agreement significantly enhances Brenntag customers' access to Kao's high-quality specialty surfactants and unique blends that enable formulators to create innovative well-being solutions and new formulations in alignment with market trends,” said a Brenntag spokeswoman.
“Kao's product range not only meets high standards of performance but also supports customers in achieving their sustainability goals, backed by robust certifications,” she added.
Brenntag and Kao have enjoyed a long-standing and successful global collaboration since 2000, first in Canada and expanded to Europe’s Nordic countries in 2023.
Marc Bernat, business unit manager for personal care and HI&I for Kao Chemicals, added: “We are thrilled to expand our distribution partnership with Brenntag in North America by starting collaboration in the US.
“We aim for fast and solid growth in the fields of personal care and HI&I on the East Coast and southern regions of the US.”
