In California, Azelis is now the exclusive distributor for personal care applications of Genomatica’s naturally sourced, award-winning Brontide butylene glycol in Europe. Azelis is already seeing widespread interest in Brontide from major brands and plans to support scores of major customers during Brontide’s market introduction.
Genomatica produces Brontide biobased butylene glycol from natural, plant-based sugars using its safe and sustainable fermentation-based process technology. This approach has high appeal in personal care applications where demand for natural ingredients is growing. Butylene glycol, a colorless organic alcohol, is commonly used in a wide range of personal care products to increase moisture retention (as a humectant), improve texture, and provide antimicrobial properties. Additionally, it is used to evenly disperse plant extracts, flavors and fragrances.
Azelis is formulating gels, sprays, and sunscreens using Genomatica’s Brontide butylene glycol, and is distributing Brontide to personal care product manufacturers in Europe.