Univar Solutions has inked an exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Groupa provider of fine chemicals, specializing in customized active ingredients and high-purity solutions for life science, personal care, crop science, and specialty applications. The new distribution agreement includes glycolic acid in select European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) markets [1].

“This strategic alliance enhances our ability to deliver quality, innovative ingredients, and we are confident that together we can deliver greater value by offering glycolic acid solutions that meet the increasing demand for multi-purpose consumer products in the region,” said Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions.

Glycolic acid is commonly used in cosmetic products and skin treatments and is widely recognized for its efficacy in exfoliation, skin renewal, cleaning performance, and moisturizing. It is also a highly suitable choice for technical applications in home care and industrial cleaning due to its low toxicity, non-flammability, and VOC-free properties. Glycolic acid solutions in the new partnership include GLYCOS® Clear 70 and GLYTECH® Basic 70.

“This new collaboration with CABB Group strengthens our commitment to delivering high-performance solutions with reliable supply and technical excellence,” added James Peterson, global vice president of CARE for Univar Solutions. “These ingredients are also efficient, versatile, and diverse, and we see them becoming more popular in modern skin care and personal care routines.“

In addition, Univar has launched a new partnership in personal care with sight to bring their cutting‑edge VIZOR® Super Zinc® powders and dispersions to customers in Germany and Poland. With these next‑generation ingredients, formulators can develop SPF products that help deliver higher performance, enhanced safety, and improved transparency. VIZOR’s products offer dispersibility, superior wetting, and lower viscosity in formulation, allowing for higher SPF values with better transparency and aesthetics.

Finally, Univar Solutions’ home care and industrial cleaning business has announced a new partnership with Leagues to bring next‑generation biodegradable polymers to the home care and personal care markets in Europe. Lygos’ Soltellus™ 2101 is a high‑performance, readily biodegradable ingredient offering superior anti‑redeposition and stain‑removal performance in laundry with anti‑spotting and anti‑filming benefits in automatic dishwashing.

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