Brenntag to Distribute Stephenson's Durasoft Emulsifiers in North America | Cosmetics & Toiletries

Nov 01, 2024

Stephenson, a manufacturer and producer of a wide range of soap bases and ingredients for beauty and personal care, has finalized a distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialities (Brenntag) to distribute Stephenson's Durasoft line of emulsifiers in North America.

This expands the companies' existing arrangement in:

According to the companies, this arrangement supports Brenntag’s efforts to expand its production portfolio to become a leader in the distribution of specialties and chemical ingredients in the life sciences markets.

As noted, the agreement will particularly focus on the distribution of Durosoft emulsifiers. These naturally derived esters are positioned alternative to synthetic ingredients, which deliver sustainable, multifunctional performance-driven ingredients for effective skin care and hair care, per the company.

Maia Navarrete, senior director for personal care, Americas, at Brenntag Specialties, commented, “Brenntag is pleased to begin representing Stephenson’s Durosoft line of naturally derived emulsifiers, solubilizers and emollients. Not only is this a fantastic addition to our beauty and personal care portfolio, but the product is strongly aligned with our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable ingredients to the market."

Robert Carr, managing director at Stephenson, added, "... With Durosoft, we can answer the unique requirements of new product developers and formulation labs around sustainable emulsifiers and solubilizers, offering specific value for natural and sustainable raw material claims.

"We are excited to work with Brenntag. This partnership strengthens our ability to bring innovative, high-performance solutions to a wider global audience, enabling us to deliver sustainable and impactful results to even more customers."