R&D members of the SNF Group have published an article on how the polyacrylamide industry is reducing environmental footprint through utilizing bio-based raw materials and monomer manufacturing improvements, as well as the environmental fate of these polymers and how they reduce end-use energy consumption and […]
At In-Cosmetics® Global 2019 in Paris, SNF launched a new multi-functional inverse emulsion, FLOCARE™ NAT 132. This polymer is 67% naturally derived, according to ISO 16128, and will reduce the carbon footprint of skincare formulations due to cold processability by consuming less energy and water […]
SNF is happy to join the list of the Carbon Disclosure Project Supporters (CDP) in its efforts to driving transparency and corporate environmental action by making the world’s largest environmental dataset publicly available! More information: www.cdp.net
ECOLOGICAL TRANSITIONS. With a turnover of nearly 3 billion euros and 6,000 employees worldwide, SNF, the Loire-based chemical company, is a heavyweight in the water industry. For the first time, the company has set concrete targets for reducing its carbon footprint and use of natural […]
SNF received two updates by VIGEO EIRIS (part of MOODY’S) and ECOVADIS this summer. The “Gold” level awarded by ECOVADIS put SNF among the top 2% of companies evaluated with a score of 72/100 and in the top 1% on the subject of the environment with a score of 90/100. The A1 “Advanced” level by […]
SNF’s Gulf Coast production facilities (Plaquemine, LA and Pearlington, MS) experienced site-wide electrical outages and some minor flooding during the landfall of Hurricane Ida on Sunday, August 29, 2021. However, neither site received any major damage to equipment or structures. This exceptional outcome was possible […]
Microplastics are small particles less than 5 millimeters in length, which can be harmful to our oceans and aquatic life. Microplastics can also be obtained unintentionally because of the wear of tear from larger pieces of plastic, such as car tires or plastic bags. However, they can be also added intentionally in certain skincare products […]
This new generation polymer provides crystal clear and viscous formulations. FLOCARE™ SK 425 can be used in cold process formulations. It enables perfect stability with high levels of electrolytes in skincare. FLOCARE™ SK 425 is also compatible with surfactant systems up to 5% for usage in facial cleansing. FLOCARE™ SK 425 has an outstanding after-feel […]
To save 70% manufacturing time and 96% equivalent CO2 emissions, compared to hot emulsion processes, SNF offers a large range of cold processable inverse emulsions such as FLOCARE™ ET 76 to manufacture your skin care formulas.
On April 27, 2021, the SNF Taixing (China) Cosmetic Ingredients plant received EFfCI (European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients) GMP certification. The GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification confirms that strict product quality and hygiene standards during manufacturing are followed. As a result, consumers can expect the […]