Cognis 24 Products Approved by QAI for NSF/ANSI 305

“This allows us to develop products, concepts and high-performance solutions for our customers that serve the green trend. Having ingredients approved by QAI is really an extension of our commitment to our customer.”

2 Dec 2010 --- Cognis Care Chemicals has announced that 24 personal care products from Cognis have been evaluated and approved for use in personal care formulations that meet the NSF/ANSI 305-2009e standard. NSF/ANSI 305 allows “contains organic ingredients” claims for products with organic content of 70 percent (O70) or more that comply with all other requirements of the standard.

By gaining QAI (Quality Assurance International) approval for 24 products, specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has made it easier and more convenient for manufacturers to gain certification for a final product. Recently approved products include Eumulgin SG (a high performance, anionic emulsifier that is electrolyte compatible, offers good skin compatibility and can be used in hot and cold process skin care formulations at a low recommended use level), Lamesoft PO 65 (a lipid layer enhancer for wash off products that softens and moisturizes skin and that can also be used in cold-processable formulations), and Plantacare 818 UP (a mild, non-ionic surfactant with good cleansing and foaming characteristics that can be used in shampoos and body washes).

“Cognis is well-known for its continued commitment to the use of natural, renewable raw materials – what we call our ‘Formula Nature’ – in developing specialty chemicals that are used in ingredients that meet the wide range of needs in the personal care industry,” says Al Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for Cognis North America. “This allows us to develop products, concepts and high-performance solutions for our customers that serve the green trend. Having ingredients approved by QAI is really an extension of our commitment to our customer.”

Cognis products approved by QAI cover a wide range of ingredients for the personal care market. “We’re excited to have a list of approved ingredients for our customers to choose from. When it comes to the green trend, transparency is key,” comments Denise Petersen, Marketing Manager for Cognis North America. “Having information for our customers readily available makes it easier for them to make decisions that are in line with their values. In fact, our Green Chemical Solutions Regulation Easy Guide helps formulators understand the different standards and certifications available worldwide. An expertise in nature-based chemistry is something that our customers have come to expect and something that we’re happy to share.”