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Givaudan will buy ingredients maker
F O C U S environmental footprint. Glucaric acid is an emerging platform molecule with wide applications in detergent, deicing, cement and anti-corrosion markets [see also Focus on Surfactants, Feb 2011 & May 2012]. Rennovia had previously announced that its adipic acid technology would move from the pilot stage to the demonstration stage in 2014. Commercial production could begin in 2018. Rennovia’s rivals in this field include Verdezyne and Genomatica (both of whom use fermentation technology). Original Source: Davy Process Technology, website: http://www.davyprotech.com/ (20 Mar 2014) © Davy Process Technology 2014. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 31 Mar 2014, (670), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie/) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
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Ajinomoto cosmetic ingredients plant in Indonesia begins full-scale operation PT Lautan Ajinomoto Fine Ingredients, a joint venture between Ajinomoto Co and Indonesia’s PT Lautan, has completed construction and begun full-scale operation of a plant that produces amino acid-based cosmetic ingredients (including surfactants) for personal care product applications [see also Focus on Surfactants, Dec 2012]. The start-up of the new plant will expand the cosmetic ingredient supply capability of the entire Ajinomoto group to 1.3 times the current level, with the aim of establishing a global supply structure directed towards growing markets, mainly in Asia. According to a 2013 Ajinomoto survey, Asia and Latin America are expected to account for around 40% of the global market for cosmetic ingredients by 2020.
Wilmar agrees to purchase Huntsman’s European commodity surfactants business
Original Source: Ajinomoto, website: http://www.ajinomoto.com/ (21 Apr 2014) © Ajinomoto Co Inc 2014
Wilmar International’s wholly owned subsidiary Wilmar Europe Holdings BV has agreed to purchase Huntsman’s European commodity surfactants business. Completion remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory procedures in France. Financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. Under the terms of agreement, Huntsman plans to sell to Wilmar its fatty alcohols ethoxylation facility in Lavera, France. In addition, Wilmar will enter into a multi-year arrangement to purchase sulfated surfactant products from Huntsman’s facilities in St Mihiel, France and Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy. Huntsman has also decided to cease production by Oct 2014 at its Patrica, Italy commodity surfactants facility. In Oct 2013, Huntsman announced plans to improve its annual EBITDA by $20 M by exiting a number of commodity surfactant product lines in Europe and to focus on developing and growing the remaining differentiated surfactants businesses [Focus on Surfactants, Dec 2013]. The restructuring programme should be complete by the end of 2014.
Givaudan will buy ingredients maker
Original Source: Huntsman, website: http://www.huntsman.com/ (10 Apr 2014) © Huntsman International LLC 2014.
Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 7 May 2014, (671), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
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Givaudan is in talks to acquire cosmetic ingredients producer Soliance. Givaudan expects to have a deal by mid-2014. Soliance produces cosmetic ingredients derived from plants and microorganisms. Its product range includes sustainable surfactant Appygreen 812 and green solubilizer Sophogreen [Focus on Surfactants, Jun 2013]. It has 77 employees at its sites in Pomacle and Ile Grande, France. It recorded sales of $27 M in 2013. Givaudan notes that the acquisition will strengthen its cosmetic ingredients research capabilities. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 3 Mar 2014, 92 (9), 22 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Solvay acquires assets from Erca Solvay has completed the acquisition of the speciality chemical business of Brazilian company Erca Quimica Ltda. This will double Solvay’s surfactant production capacity in Brazil. The deal was announced at the end of 2013 [Focus on Surfactants, Feb 2014].
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Solvay to close UK sodium percarbonate plant Solvay’s 50,000 tonnes/y sodium percarbonate plant in Warrington, UK, will be shut down by end-Apr 2014, resulting in reduced worldwide capacity of about 25%. Solvay is able to produce about 200,000 tonnes/y of the bleach from its plants in the UK, Germany, Italy and the USA. The plant’s closure will affect 15 positions. Demand for sodium percarbonate has been declining due to the switch from powder to liquid detergent formulations. In Europe, the market for the chemical has decreased by about 25% within the last five years. Solvay’s plant in Germany will cater to customers in the UK. Sodium percarbonate production in Germany will be converted to more stable grades for use in modern formulations. The company expects the conversion to be completed by end-2014. Capacity utilization rates in Europe are below 70% due to reduced demand and exports from Asia. Original Source: ICIS Chemical Business, 31 Mar-6 Apr 2014, 285 (13), (Website: http://www.icis.com) © Reed Business Information Limited 2014
Fenchem plans to expand in EU cosmetics market Chinese firm Fenchem plans to strengthen its presence on the EU cosmetic market in 2014. It recently opened a new centre in Koln, Germany, which occupies 1000 m2 and features offices and a warehouse. Fenchem showcased an emulsifier named Femi 16K (INCI: potassium cetyl phosphate) at incosmetics 2014 in Hamburg in Apr 2014. Femi 16K is an analogue of the natural phospholipids in the skin, eg lecithin. It is used as an oil-in-water anionic emulsifier and stabilizer for the preparation of skin care, especially baby care, and sun care products. With Femi 16K, it is possible to manufacture costeffective, homogeneous and very stable sun and skin care emulsions from pH 4 to pH 9, but preferably at 3
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Ajinomoto cosmetic ingredients plant in Indonesia begins full-scale operation PT Lautan Ajinomoto Fine Ingredients, a joint venture between Ajinomoto Co and Indonesia’s PT Lautan, has completed construction and begun full-scale operation of a plant that produces amino acid-based cosmetic ingredients (including surfactants) for personal care product applications [see also Focus on Surfactants, Dec 2012]. The start-up of the new plant will expand the cosmetic ingredient supply capability of the entire Ajinomoto group to 1.3 times the current level, with the aim of establishing a global supply structure directed towards growing markets, mainly in Asia. According to a 2013 Ajinomoto survey, Asia and Latin America are expected to account for around 40% of the global market for cosmetic ingredients by 2020.
Wilmar agrees to purchase Huntsman’s European commodity surfactants business
Original Source: Ajinomoto, website: http://www.ajinomoto.com/ (21 Apr 2014) © Ajinomoto Co Inc 2014
Wilmar International’s wholly owned subsidiary Wilmar Europe Holdings BV has agreed to purchase Huntsman’s European commodity surfactants business. Completion remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory procedures in France. Financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. Under the terms of agreement, Huntsman plans to sell to Wilmar its fatty alcohols ethoxylation facility in Lavera, France. In addition, Wilmar will enter into a multi-year arrangement to purchase sulfated surfactant products from Huntsman’s facilities in St Mihiel, France and Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy. Huntsman has also decided to cease production by Oct 2014 at its Patrica, Italy commodity surfactants facility. In Oct 2013, Huntsman announced plans to improve its annual EBITDA by $20 M by exiting a number of commodity surfactant product lines in Europe and to focus on developing and growing the remaining differentiated surfactants businesses [Focus on Surfactants, Dec 2013]. The restructuring programme should be complete by the end of 2014.
Givaudan will buy ingredients maker
Original Source: Huntsman, website: http://www.huntsman.com/ (10 Apr 2014) © Huntsman International LLC 2014.
Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 7 May 2014, (671), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
JUNE 2014
Givaudan is in talks to acquire cosmetic ingredients producer Soliance. Givaudan expects to have a deal by mid-2014. Soliance produces cosmetic ingredients derived from plants and microorganisms. Its product range includes sustainable surfactant Appygreen 812 and green solubilizer Sophogreen [Focus on Surfactants, Jun 2013]. It has 77 employees at its sites in Pomacle and Ile Grande, France. It recorded sales of $27 M in 2013. Givaudan notes that the acquisition will strengthen its cosmetic ingredients research capabilities. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 3 Mar 2014, 92 (9), 22 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Solvay acquires assets from Erca Solvay has completed the acquisition of the speciality chemical business of Brazilian company Erca Quimica Ltda. This will double Solvay’s surfactant production capacity in Brazil. The deal was announced at the end of 2013 [Focus on Surfactants, Feb 2014].
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Solvay to close UK sodium percarbonate plant Solvay’s 50,000 tonnes/y sodium percarbonate plant in Warrington, UK, will be shut down by end-Apr 2014, resulting in reduced worldwide capacity of about 25%. Solvay is able to produce about 200,000 tonnes/y of the bleach from its plants in the UK, Germany, Italy and the USA. The plant’s closure will affect 15 positions. Demand for sodium percarbonate has been declining due to the switch from powder to liquid detergent formulations. In Europe, the market for the chemical has decreased by about 25% within the last five years. Solvay’s plant in Germany will cater to customers in the UK. Sodium percarbonate production in Germany will be converted to more stable grades for use in modern formulations. The company expects the conversion to be completed by end-2014. Capacity utilization rates in Europe are below 70% due to reduced demand and exports from Asia. Original Source: ICIS Chemical Business, 31 Mar-6 Apr 2014, 285 (13), (Website: http://www.icis.com) © Reed Business Information Limited 2014
Fenchem plans to expand in EU cosmetics market Chinese firm Fenchem plans to strengthen its presence on the EU cosmetic market in 2014. It recently opened a new centre in Koln, Germany, which occupies 1000 m2 and features offices and a warehouse. Fenchem showcased an emulsifier named Femi 16K (INCI: potassium cetyl phosphate) at incosmetics 2014 in Hamburg in Apr 2014. Femi 16K is an analogue of the natural phospholipids in the skin, eg lecithin. It is used as an oil-in-water anionic emulsifier and stabilizer for the preparation of skin care, especially baby care, and sun care products. With Femi 16K, it is possible to manufacture costeffective, homogeneous and very stable sun and skin care emulsions from pH 4 to pH 9, but preferably at 3