German speciality ingredient distributor Brenntag has cut the ribbon on its new Life Sciences Innovation & Application Centre in Shanghai, China.
The new centre expands the technical and application expertise for Beauty & Care and Food & Nutrition industries.
It enables the development of innovative formulations and application concepts across both sectors
Customers and suppliers across China and Hong Kong will benefit from the value-added services offered.
The centre supports the development of Beauty & Care formulations for a wide range of personal care and home care products.
Equipped with formulation and testing capabilities, the facility enables activities such as emulsion structure analysis, surfactant foam performance evaluation, hair combing force testing, skin analysis, and laundry performance testing, while a laboratory-scale mixing system supports small-batch production trials and process validation for formulation optimization.
Francois Bleger, Global President Beauty & Care, and President Brenntag Specialties APAC, said: “Through our new Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai, we are strengthening our ability to develop Beauty & Care formulations tailored to the rapidly evolving needs.
“By working closely with partners across the value chain, we can accelerate innovation and deliver solutions that respond to emerging consumer trends.”
