Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – SurfactGreen is expanding its global distribution network with the appointment of ChemSpec’s Cosmetics Division (a Safic-Alcan subsidiary) as its US East Coast distributor for its biosourced cationic surfactants and conditioning agents under the brand CosmeGreen™.
Based in Rennes, France, SurfactGreen was the first company to launch 100% bio-sourced conditioning agents in France. The company’s mission is to research, develop, and manufacture plant-derived cationic surfactants for the personal care industry, supported by an innovation charter built on three key pillars: Clean, Green, Performance.
CosmeGreen™: Clean & High-Performance Conditioning Agents
In personal care applications, SurfactGreen offers two globally patented ingredients under the CosmeGreen™ brand:
- CosmeGreen™ ES 1822+
- CosmeGreen™ MS1822
These ingredients are readily biodegradable and offer outstanding sustainability credentials:
- 100% and 99% bio-based (natural origin, ISO 16128)
- Produced following the principles of green chemistry
- Palm-free
- Derived from upcycled glycine betaine from sugar beet
- Made with fatty alcohol from rapeseed
CosmeGreen™ ingredients can be used in a wide range of hair care and skin care formulations, and are particularly well-suited for:
- Solid cosmetics
- Waterless beauty concepts
- Sustainable rinse-off and leave-on conditioning systems
A Strong Partnership for the US Personal Care Market
With ChemSpec’s established expertise in cosmetic ingredient distribution, this partnership supports brands and formulators seeking high-performing, bio-based conditioning agents aligned with clean beauty expectations.
ChemSpec will support customers on the US East Coast with technical and commercial guidance for integrating CosmeGreen™ biosourced cationic surfactants into innovative personal care formulations.
About SurfactGreen
SurfactGreen is a French company specializing in the development and manufacturing of plant-derived cationic surfactants and conditioning agents. Its approach combines sustainability, performance, and clean formulation standards through a strong commitment to green chemistry and biosourced innovation.
About ChemSpec
ChemSpec, a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan, is a specialty chemical distributor in North America with dedicated expertise in cosmetic ingredients. Through its Cosmetics Division, ChemSpec supports formulators with innovative ingredient solutions for personal care markets.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 44 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ employees, the company generated a turnover of €907 million in 2024.