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Time Business News
6 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Innovations Driving the Next Wave in Amphoteric Surfactants
Surface-active agents called amphoteric surfactants are quite adaptable in various formulations. They can carry both positive and negative charges depending on the solution's pH. The amphoteric surfactants is growing, driven by demand for eco-friendly and gentle ingredients in personal care and cleaning products. Their versatility, along with rising hygiene awareness, helps boost this growth. However, high costs and competition from traditional surfactants might hold back expansion. Key Growth Drivers and Opportunities Sustainability Trend: The amphoteric surfactants market is looking pretty promising, especially since it fits right into the growing push for sustainability. These surfactants provide non-toxic, biodegradable, and eco-friendly options compared to traditional chemicals. They also have a low environmental footprint and tend to be gentle on the skin. This makes them a good match for green chemistry efforts. This makes them especially appealing to eco-conscious consumers. As regulations become stricter and the demand for clean-label products rises, businesses that adopt sustainable amphoteric surfactants can gain a real competitive edge. They also get access to new markets and can boost brand loyalty. Challenges The amphoteric surfactants faces a few notable challenges. Production costs tend to run higher than those for traditional surfactants, and raw materials can be hard to source. Manufacturing these surfactants involves complex processes, which complicates things further. Plus, many consumers in developing regions just aren't familiar with amphoteric surfactants. Innovation and Expansion At in-cosmetics Worldwide, Nouryon Unveils a Biodegradable Hair Care Surfactant In April 2025, Armocare Aqua 12 surfactant was introduced by Nouryon at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For high-performing hair care formulations, this novel product is a biodegradable hair conditioning agent free of quaternary ammonium compounds, or non-quat. Recently, Nouryon's manufacturing facility in Itupeva, Brazil, certified Armocare Aqua 121 to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS level. Solvay Completes Sale of Amphoteric Surfactant Business in North America and Europe In May 2021, Solvay declared that it has successfully sold its amphoteric surfactant business in North America and Europe to OpenGate Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The three primary manufacturing facilities for the amphoteric product lines University Park, Illinois, USA; Genthin, Germany; Halifax, UK; and a tolling agreement in Turkey are included in the transaction. In order to guarantee a smooth transition and little inconvenience to customers, the agreement also contains tolling and service agreements between Solvay and OpenGate. Inventive Sparks, Expanding Markets The primary participants in the amphoteric surfactants market include BASF, CLARIANT, Alfa Chemistry, Nouryon, and many others. There is strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and marketing by these companies. They are investing heavily in research and development to formulate high performance, environmentally friendly formulations. This is in response to growing awareness among consumers about the importance of sustainable and biodegradable ingredients. About Author: Prophecy is a specialized market research, analytics, marketing and business strategy, and solutions company that offer strategic and tactical support to clients for making well-informed business decisions and to identify and achieve high value opportunities in the target business area. Also, we help our client to address business challenges and provide best possible solutions to overcome them and transform their business. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
3Degrees Strengthens European Biomethane Solutions with ISCC EU Certification
OSLO, Norway, June 23 (Bernama) -- 3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions provider, has further reinforced its commitment to decarbonisation in the European markets by securing ISCC EU certification for its biomethane solutions. This certification enables 3Degrees to offer clients ISCC EU-certified biomethane certificates, providing robust assurance and traceability for their renewable energy strategies. The ISCC EU certification, awarded by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system, is recognised as a premier standard for demonstrating compliance with the European Union's rigorous sustainability requirements. With this certification, 3Degrees continues to support organisations in meeting both voluntary and compliance decarbonisation objectives with the highest level of environmental integrity.
Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
3Degrees Strengthens European Biomethane Solutions with ISCC EU Certification
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions provider, has further reinforced its commitment to decarbonisation in the European markets by securing ISCC EU certification for its biomethane solutions. This certification enables 3Degrees to offer clients ISCC EU-certified biomethane certificates, providing robust assurance and traceability for their renewable energy strategies. 3Degrees Strengthens European Biomethane Solutions with ISCC EU Certification Share The ISCC EU certification, awarded by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system, is recognised as a premier standard for demonstrating compliance with the European Union's rigorous sustainability requirements. With this certification, 3Degrees continues to support organisations in meeting both voluntary and compliance decarbonisation objectives with the highest level of environmental integrity. 'With two decades of experience in the renewable energy and climate sector, 3Degrees has a well-established presence in the market, and this certification underscores our ongoing dedication to enabling organisations to take urgent climate action,' said Zvonko Ikic, Senior Biomethane Originator at 3Degrees. 'Through ISCC EU-certified biomethane solutions, we ensure that our clients' renewable energy procurement is fully aligned with the current and future sustainability standards.' 'This marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower customers that have a carbon footprint in Europe with a comprehensive suite of climate solutions,' said Owain Morgan, President of Markets at 3Degrees. 'Our global biomethane platform is a cornerstone of our climate action strategy, and we are excited about the positive impact this certification will unlock for our clients and the broader transition to a low-carbon future.' For more information about 3Degrees' biomethane offerings and renewable natural gas (RNG) services, please visit About 3Degrees 3Degrees is a leading global climate solutions provider, pioneer of environmental markets, and Certified B Corporation with offices across Asia, North America, and Europe. Our work is driven by the need for urgent climate action and has been for nearly 20 years. We deliver a full suite of clean energy and decarbonisation solutions to help global Fortune 500 companies, utilities, and other organizations achieve their climate goals and address emissions in the fight against climate change. The 3Degrees team brings a commitment to integrity and deep expertise in climate strategy and implementation across scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including global environmental commodities, renewable energy and carbon project development, and supply chain decarbonisation. We help develop and deploy impactful climate solutions that make good business sense and advance an equitable transition to a low-carbon future. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Niutech's Continuous Intelligent Equipment Achieves the "Ultimate Disposal" of Scrap Tires!
Niutech's new generation intelligent continuous tire pyrolysis production line achieves three major breakthroughs: "high-efficiency conversion, smart control, and low-carbon environmental protection." The production line has received China's highest environmental technology award; the tire pyrolysis project has passed ISCC international certification and complies with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). JINAN, China, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 1.5 billion waste tires are generated worldwide each year, with over 50 million annually in the UK alone. More than half of these are transferred to developing countries through "gray" trade. This transnational movement of "black pollution" exposes the global lack of effective solutions for the comprehensive utilization of tires. In the face of the global challenge of safe and environmentally friendly disposal of scrap tires, Niutech, an international leader in continuous pyrolysis, with over 30 years of focus on cutting-edge pyrolysis technology, has independently developed a "large-scale industrial continuous intelligent scrap tire pyrolysis production line" with complete proprietary intellectual property rights. Leveraging a powerful AI-controlled system, it can continuously convert scrap tires into high-value-added renewable energy products at capacities ranging from ten thousand to one million tons. These can then be further processed into chemical raw materials for the production of new products, creating a perfect circular loop from waste to new products. Currently, this technology has been implemented in dozens of countries and regions, including Germany, South Korea, Brazil, and China, successfully completing 10000-ton-scale industrial projects, which represent significant milestones toward solving global tire pollution, high-value resource utilization, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable development. Niutech's production line was specifically developed for the global high-end circular economy market. It consists of "intelligent feeding system, continuous pyrolysis system, non-condensable gas scrubbing system, oil separating and cooling system, circulating water cooling system, flue gas purification system, intelligent discharge system, and fully automated control system." Integrating nearly 10,000 proprietary technical parameters, the pyrolysis process under AI control achieves optimal operation. The system can operate stably for several months at full capacity, from ten thousand to one million tons, with a pyrolysis rate exceeding 99.5%, and a 30% increase in efficiency. Additionally, with proprietary heat recovery technology and multi-stage tail gas purification, the entire system reduces energy consumption by 40%. All emissions meet the environmental standards of the EU EEA and US EPA. Currently, the equipment has obtained EU CE Certification, German TUV Certification, and ATEX Certification. Related projects have passed ISCC EU/PLUS international sustainability and carbon certification, and products meet the requirements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Through multiple demonstration projects with over ten years of stable operation, Niutech's intelligent tire pyrolysis solutions are highly praised for their technological maturity, safety and environmental protection, equipment reliability, economic viability, and high-value product output. They are regarded as the "ultimate solution" to global tire pollution. More Information:Niutech Website: Business Email: sales@ Youtube: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Niutech
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
JK Tyre launches UX Royale Green tyres with sustainable materials in India
Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & MD, JK Tyre & Industries with the ISCC certified sustainable UX Royale Green Tyre Check Offers JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., the pioneers of innovation in tyre industry have commenced production of its 'UX Royale Green' passenger car tyres using ISCC Plus certified sustainable raw materials at its Chennai Tyre Plant--marking yet another first in the Indian tyre industry. The certification, granted under the globally recognised International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC plus) framework, validates the use of traceable and responsibly sourced renewable and recycled raw materials, further reinforcing the company's dedication to environmental responsibility and circular manufacturing practices. Developed in August 2023, India's first passenger car radial tyre made with 80% sustainable, recycled, and renewable materials was put to rigorous evaluation and testing. The UX Royale Green is the result of over a decade of dedicated research by JK Tyre's Global Tech Centre. The company's R&D team has been focused on developing alternative solutions to replace conventional petroleum-based materials with sustainable options. Also Read : Greencore tyre puncture repair kit review: The saviour on long road trips? On this occasion, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., said, "This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to driving responsible mobility--anchored in green technology, circular economy principles, and the delivery of world-class, low-impact products. At the same time, innovation, quality and safety continue to be foundational to our operations." While sustainability remains a primary focus, excellence and reliability continue to be core pillars of JK Tyre's processes and practices. The company was the first tyre manufacturer in the world to receive ISO 9001 certification across its entire operations in 1995, a testament to its commitment to best-in-class manufacturing standards and customer satisfaction. Every tyre innovation, including the UX Royale Green, reflects this legacy of quality and performance. The ISCC Plus certification for raw material ensures end-to-end traceability of sustainable materials across the value chain. In JK Tyre's UX Royale Green, certified raw materials include bio-attributed polymers, renewable oils, recycled rubber powder, recovered carbonaceous black, recycled polyester, and steel wire, all sourced under circular practices. (ANI) Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 16 May 2025, 15:03 PM IST
