Recently, the 2026 Personal Care Technology Summit concluded successfully in Shanghai. Wanhua Chemical was honored with the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for its 100% bio-based humectant, 1,3-butylene glycol. This recognition further underscores the company's robust R&D capabilities and commitment to green innovation in personal care raw materials.
As a global leader in chemical new materials, Wanhua Chemical regards technological innovation as the cornerstone of its development. The company consistently focuses on sustainable, high-performance care ingredients, dedicated to providing the industry with safer and more environmentally friendly solutions.
The award-winning 1,3-butylene glycol is derived from non-food biomass, achieving 100% bio-based content. Its production process deeply integrates clean energy and low-carbon technologies, enabling a closed-loop carbon cycle throughout the product's full life cycle. This aligns with global carbon neutrality goals and offers the industry a practical pathway for carbon reduction.
As a high-performance humectant and solvent, 1,3-butylene glycol features high purity and low irritation, delivering a fresh, non-sticky skin feel. It effectively reduces formulation tackiness and enhances preservative efficacy, thereby lowering the required preservative dosage while ensuring product safety. Leveraging Wanhua Chemical’s state-of-the-art distillation and purification technologies, this 1,3-butylene glycol achieves industry-leading odor control. These attributes make it ideal for skincare, color cosmetics, body care, and hair care applications, meeting diverse market demands for gentle, stable, and sustainable raw materials.
Looking ahead, Wanhua Chemical will continue to drive innovation through science and technology, closely aligning with the beauty industry’s trends toward premiumization, sustainability, and functionality. Backed by a strong R&D platform and integrated industrial chain advantages, Wanhua Chemical is poised to collaborate with global partners to propel the industry toward a safer, greener, and higher-quality future.
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