2. DuPont is a market-driven science company bringing science-based
materials, ingredients and technologies to leading cosmetics,
fragrance and personal care brands.
Turn cosmetic dreams into realities
For over 50 years, from formulations to packaging, DuPont science
and innovations have allowed brand owners and end-users to
«Make a Statement» with consumers.
Science and innovations from DuPont help manufacturers and
marketers differentiate their products.
The Global Collaboratory is our vision for a virtual laboratory,
where people can work together across companies, governments,
borders and cultures to develop science-powered solutions
that address the world‘s greatest challenges.
This is our way of working and we invite the world to join us.
Welcome to The Global Collaboratory™
To learn more, visit dupont.com/collaboratory
Sourcing high performance from nature
INGREDIENTS
PACKAGING
PERFORMANCE FILAMENTS
3. Ingredients
The cosmetic industry provides consumers
with products that delight and surprise them.
Successful skin, hair, make-up and nail care
cosmetics require ingredients that deliver
proven performance and allow innovative
formulations.
Value-adding ingredients
DuPont not only provides ingredients that can
customize the texture and feel of products, but
also offers renewably-sourced ingredients which
allow formulators to create sustainable products.
SoBind™
is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
Zemea™
is a registered trademark of DuPont™
Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC Sorona®
is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
DuPont™
Sorona
®
renewably sourced™
polymer*
DuPont™
Tate & Lyle
Zemea™
renewably sourced™
propanediol
DuPont™
SoBind™
renewably sourced™
soy polymer*
Natural betaine
alternative
DuPont GENENCARE™ OSMS BA is a natural choice
to manage the right-moisture balance in skin cells. It is a
highly versatile osmoprotectant that occurs naturally in skin
and hair, protecting them from environmental stress. Key
benefits include skin moisturization, improvement of tight
junctions, anti-irritant properties and high water retention in
hair. GENENCARE™ OSMS BA is easy to formulate and is
soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol and glycerin. In
addition, GENENCARE™ OSMS BA improves the solubility
of allatoin and salicylic acid. DuPont is continually investing
to improve the GENENCARE™ range and developing new
applications for natural betaine.
• High purity, white crystals
• Deep Moisturizer
• Manages water balance in skin cells
• Improves tight junctions integrity
• Irritation reducer
• Anti-inflammatory effect
• Reduces stickiness
• Improves skin feel
• Co-solubilizer of allantoin and salicylic acid
• Sourced from renewable raw material
• Ecocert™
and NaTrue Certified
Natural glycol
alternative
DuPontTate & Lyle Zemea®
propanediol is the first
100% natural glycol alternative approved by Ecocert™
and certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA).
Made from corn sugar, Zemea®
offers formulators
many skin-friendly benefits such as no irritation or
sensitization, enhanced moisturization, and excellent
sensorial characteristics. Used as an humectant,
emollient or natural solvent, Zemea®
can be easily
incorporated in formulations containing petroleum-
based propylene glycol, butylene glycol or glycerin.
It has been commercialized in over 1000 natural and
organic cosmetic and personal care formulations around
the world. Environmental sustainability benefits include
significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower
energy consumption in its production (based on LCA data).
• Ecocert™
and NPA certified natural
• High purity and colourless
• Lack of irritation and sensitization
• Excellent sensory aesthetics
• Enhanced moisturization
• Boosts efficacy of preservatives
• Environmentally sustainable
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties
• Preservative-free
• 100% renewably-sourced from corn sugar
4. Ingredients
Cosmetic-grade
glycolic acid
DuPont™
Glypure®
is your best source of
cosmetic-grade glycolic acid. It is used in many
personal care and cosmetics products. As the
most popular active ingredient in anti-aging
formulations with strong consumer recognition
it is also proven to offer unique advantages in
hair care formulations. Glypure®
has the ability
to penetrate the hair shaft causing significant
benefits to hair moisturization, softness, strength
and manageability for both healthy and chemically
treated hair.
• Improves the elasticity and firmness of the skin
while reducing appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles
• Reduces dark spots and effectively fights acne
• Conditions the hair from the inside out
• Treats hair and scalp uniquely
• Effectiveness proven by clinical data
• Easy to use and to stabilize in formulations
• Contains no preservatives and is biodegradable
• Applicable in nail and men‘s care
When Natural
becomes Functional™
DuPont Soy Polymers SoBind™
Harmony
products are water dispersible polymers that
provide multi-functional properties and are derived
from plant-based, renewable resources. Made from
the soy bean, SoBind™
Harmony soy polymers
can replace natural or synthetic materials and
provide added functionality in a variety of different
applications including creams, lotions, hair care, hair
color, color cosmetics, gels, cleansers and more.
SoBind™
Harmony is biodegradable with an excellent
safety and toxicology profile.
• Gels & thickens
• Anionic Conditioning agent
• Effective binder
• Improves pigment and color expression
• Film former and secondary emulsifier
• Boosts and delivers actives
• Renewable, sustainable & biodegradable
• Made from non-GMO sources
• Kosher Parvae, Halal status
DuPont™
Xivia™
Sustainable Xylitol
DuPont™
Xivia™
is the sustainable choice for use in
cosmetics. Derived from hardwood, a sustainable, non-food
chain source, Xivia™
exhibits a very low carbon footprint and
is the most sustainable Xylitol on the market. With excellent
humectant properties Xivia™
can be used in most cosmetic
applications to provide long-term moisture retention. Xivia™
also exhibits anti-bacterial benefits. In fact the oral hygiene
benefits of Xivia™
have been well recognised for many
decades, and it is common to find Xylitol as an ingredient in
toothpaste and mouthwash.These anti-bacterial properties
can also be seen with some skin bacteria, which provides a
dual role for Xivia™
in many skin creams.
• Xylose is a five carbon-polyol produced through
hydrogenation process
• Derived from wood pulp of birch, beech and other
hardwoods
• Acts as a humectant and moisturizing agent
• Enhances or complements the delivery of flavors,
intense cooling effect
• Confer microbial stability
• Provides beneficial effects on the microbial flora of the skin
• GMO-free, derived from non-GMO sources
• Regulatory compliancy: FDA, WHO and European
commission approvals
• Recognized by the European Food Safety Authority for
its dental benefits
• Kosher Pareve and Halal status
High quality aerosol
propellant
DuPont™
Dymel®
propellants are high
performance, high quality propellants that build
value for the product brands that use them.
DuPont™
Dymel®
propellants are used to
formulate zero and low VOC products which
allow manufacturers to comply with national
and/or local air quality standards.
• Excellent solubility parameters
• Low Global Warming Potential impact
• Can improve local air quality
• Mixes with other ingredients easily
5. Packaging
Respect for the environment and
the most efficient use of resources
throughout the product life cycle are
important themes for all players in the
value chain.
Embracing the Era
of Sustainability
Unique material science solutions
meet today’s cosmetic challenge.
By tapping innovative technology and
strategic partnerships, DuPont has created
novel methods of manufacturing high-
performance materials from renewable
resources.This new generation of materials,
derived from biomass instead of petroleum,
reduces the environmental footprint without
compromising performance.The versatile
offering includes several families of Sorona®
EP PTT renewably sourced polyester,
Hytrel®
RS renewably sourced thermoplastic
polyester elastomer, and Zytel®
RS
Renewably sourced long chain polyamide
products.
DuPont™
Crastin®
PBT thermoplastic
polyester delivers stiffness, toughness, heat
resistance, friction and wear resistance,
excellent surface finishes and good
colorability coupled with zero formaldehyde
emission. Crastin®
shows good flow
properties leading to short cycle times using
standard injection molding machines.
Renewably-sourced
polyester
DuPont™
Sorona®
EP thermoplastic polymers
contains 20% to 37% renewably sourced materials
(by weight) that helps high-end packaging reduce
its environmental footprint with no compromise
on aesthetics and performance requirements
with properties similar to high-performance
PolybutyleneTerephthalate (PBT) polyester.
• Contains between 20 and 37% renewably
sourced materials (by weight)
• Possibility to eliminate solvent-based coatings
and reduce Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
• Excellent chemical resistance to common
cosmetic and fragrance formulations
• Great scratch resistance
• Very glossy surface to provide attractive
aesthetics
• Very good colorability
• Suitable for sublimation printing technology
• Zero formaldehyde
Durable
packaging
DuPont™
Tyvek®
is a unique material that helps
designers and packaging manufacturers devise
a truly innovative packaging solution for the 21st
century. The advantages that set Tyvek®
apart
from ordinary materials are its strong resistance
to water, its recyclability, its “light as a feather”
feel and its superior strength-to-weight ratio
that leads to an efficient environmental profile(1)
.
• Tyvek®
is made of high density polyethylene
(HDPE) and is recyclable
• Primary energy consumption, CO2
and
process emissions are less than cardboard
when considering the same level of service or
performance(1)
• Lightweight, very flexible and tear resistant
• Water resistant and at the same time
breathable
• Eye-catching appeal and distinctive tactile
effect. Wide range of color possibilities, even
difficult metallic and pastel effects.
• Some Tyvek®
grades are now also compatible
with most heat-sealing machines
(1) Source: Life cycle assessment conducted by BIO Intelligence
Services SAS, France in September 2009.
Impressive image
production
DuPont™
Cyrel®
FAST is an easy-to-use
hardware and printing technology that delivers
Flexo printing forms for high quality consistent
printing, while ensuring the lowest environmental
footprint. Cyrel®
FAST round sleeves – continuous
flexo forms – offer new design opportunities
combined with time-to-market expectations to
brand owners. Highest speed and quality in finest
detail for your packaging!
• Extremely rapid access time
• Excellent ink transfer
• Superior printing uniformity
• Higher durability for long print runs
• High exposure resolution results in better
quality reproduction
• Image relief is clean and sharp
• Solvent-free system
6. Anti-counterfeit
technology
With a unique and personalized design, the
DuPont™
Izon®
label not only enhances your
brand, but is also a complete layered solution
with the best in class overt and covert platforms.
It offers you traceability on the origin of your
product, as well as peace of mind towards
the genuineness of the branded product your
customer purchases.
• Brand enhancement with personalized label
• Differentiated product from competition
• Brand protection with patented technology
and layered, customized solutions
• Protection against counterfeited products/
parts, guaranteed genuineness, reduced
liability, brand confidence/empowerment in
minds of consumers
The world of beauty is a realm of dreams where luxurious
textures and subtle perfumes tantalize the senses.
Breaking traditional codes through innovative design
and shape is necessary to capture the imagination
of consumers.
Innovative packaging solutions
DuPont takes luxury packaging to new levels by combining
special design effects with function and durability. From rigid
containers to luxury perfume caps, from printing technology
to authentication labels, our products use state-of-the art
technology to create the most glamorous cosmetic packaging
products in the market today.
liability, brand confidence/empowerment in
liability, brand confidence/empowerment in
minds of consumers
minds of consumers
Packaging
Pushing the limits
of design with Surlyn®
3D technology
Surlyn®
3D is a DuPont patented overmolding
technology to bring more luxury to cosmetic
containers - D’s standing for “Design Freedom”
,
“Decoration Possibilities” and “Depth Effects”
.
With this technology it is possible to produce
overmolded containers with completely different
inner and outer shapes, including sharp edges.
Containers produced with this technology combine
glass-like effects and on-the-go convenience
for nomadic cosmetic products.
The technology also enables easier and more
cost-effective decorative effects on both the
inner and outer surfaces.
• Light-weight, unbreakable and scratch resistant for
luxury on-the-go packaging
• No risk of breakage in the bathroom environment –
providing additional consumer safety
• Many possibilities of visual effects including thick wall
containers with pure sparkling crystal appearance
• Ease of producing different flankers with new
decorations
• Protection of decoration against scratches without
outcoating or varnish for durability
Be surprised by Surlyn®
DuPont™
Surlyn®
is a unique resin able to combine high
transparency with scratch and chemical resistance making
it ideally suited to the design and molding of perfume caps,
cream jars and overmolded bottles. Amazingly versatile,
Surlyn®
can be molded into complex shapes and parts of
uneven thickness. It has an inherent silky touch further
enhancing its luxury appeal and it can be easily coloured,
frosted, metal-plated, printed and hot-stamped enabling
a variety of design effects.
• Unique clarity, high gloss, pleasant warm touch
• Excellent scratch and abrasion resistance
• Superior chemical resistance
• Tough, unbreakable
• Thick and complex parts, many options for decoration
• Optimised part cost with no secondary operations
required for some decorative effects
DuPont Performance
Polymers
DuPont™
Delrin®
acetal and DuPont™
Hytrel®
TPC-ET deliver the right balance properties
between toughness, strength, chemical
resistance and processability. They are the
material of choice for small mechanical
components, providing cost and production
efficiencies through functional and part
integration. Their mechanical performance and
excellent fatigue resistance allow for a high level
of durability even with repeated uses.
• Functions integration (clips, springs,
push buttons, snap-fits, etc)
• Design flexibility
• Durability
• Ideal for repeated uses
• Chemical resistance
7. There is more to a brush than meets the face. Filaments are the
critical factor to deliver quality and performance for a wide range
of cosmetic applications.
Performance filaments
DuPont provides world-class engineering and manufacturing
expertise to ensure you get the right brush for all your cosmetic
products. From long-lasting nail polish brushes to smooth application
mascara brushes and natural-feel facial brushes, DuPont Filaments
have the product knowledge and expertise to meet all your product
needs.
Premium filaments
for powder brushes
DuPont™
Natrafil®
replicates the effect of natural
hair in powder brushes with patented technology
that has been tested and proven.
This technology creates a structured surface
that optimizes the pick up and release of
makeup powder. Natrafil®
uses science to
solve polymeric challenges and thereby
addresses natural hair imperfections related
to hygiene, supply and quality. With DuPont™
Natrafil®
, brush manufacturers can meet
the needs of cosmetic brands and bring
distinctiveness to powder brushes.
• No animal treatment issues
• Combines the reliability of synthetic and
the properties of animal hair without risk
of contamination
• Luxury feel and softness
• Can be blended with other synthetic
filaments to achieve the right effects,
feel, touch, and design of the brush
• Meet market requests for synthetic hair
without compromising brush performance
• Recommended by make up artists for
its versatility, performance and precision.
Filaments for
limitless variations
When it comes to mascara and nail brushes,
DuPont™
Tynex®
enhances the ability to design
versatile and innovative products with specially
engineered filament shapes, textures and
colours to meet specific product development
requirements. With variations in flexibility,
stiffness or softness, DuPont has filament
configurations to perfectly compliment your
entire cosmetic brush line.
• No animal treatment issues
• Freedom of design
• Limitless variations of flexibility, stiffness
and softness
• Tailor-made solutions
Performance Filaments
8. By bringing The miracles of science™
to cosmetic
ingredients and technologies DuPont helps its customers
outpace the competition.
Beautified by Science
Beauty products are increasingly sophisticated and require
advanced technology to enhance the look and feel of
cosmetics. As a scientific pioneer, DuPont effectively supports
the science of beauty by enhancing the appearance and
performance of your product.
Science
FEELTHE VALUE
DuPont provides ingredients that enable you to customize the
function, texture and feel of products for cosmetic innovation. INGREDIENTS
OPENYOUR MINDTO NEW PACKAGING IDEAS
DuPont takes luxury packaging to new levels by combining diverse
aesthetic effects with function and durability. PACKAGING
TAKEYOUR BRUSHTO NEW PERFORMANCE LEVELS
DuPont provides world-class engineering and manufacturing expertise
to ensure you get the right brush for all of your cosmetic products. PERFORMANCE FILAMENTS