Rhodapex® ESB-70 NAT
Plant-based SLES Surfactant for Eco-Friendly Personal Cleansing Solutions
Rhodapex® ESB-70 NAT is a Sodium Laureth Sulfate that is sourced from plants and produced entirely with renewable carbon. Absolutely no carbon of petrochemical origin is used in its production.
Customer Challenge
More and more consumers are sensitive to environmental questions and are considering sustainable products. There are numerous challenges in removing sulfates and ethoxylated ingredients in products such as liquid hand soap, body wash and shampoo. In depth investigations by Rhodia subsequently triggered the development of Rhodapex® ESB-70 NAT, a unique and exclusive natural origin.
Sustainability Profile of Rhodapex® ESB-70 NAT
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Based on Ethylene Oxide made from sugarcane
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Lauryl Alcohol sourced from palm oil
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100% renewable carbon
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Completely preservative-free
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Suitable for Ecocert formulations
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Sugarcane waste reused for example to generate energy
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Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%*
*Rhodia has carried out an internal carbon footprint evaluation made on the overall life cycle including end-of-life of Rhodapex® ESB-70 NAT compared to conventional SLES.
Key benefits for consumers
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High performance cleansing
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Positive natural and sustainable resonance for consumers
Key benefits for formulators
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Performance equal to conventional SLES
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Behaves like conventional SLES
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Available in a 70% actives form
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Natural raw material
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A response to consumer demand for sustainable cosmetic solutions