Coatex and Seppic, two world-leading experts in rheological additives for water-borne formulations, have entered into a long-term Research and Development partnership with the aim to develop innovative solutions for personal care formulators.

The collaboration will focus on Coatex’s core sustainable technologies, namely water soluble polyacrylates and polyurethanes. The new polymers will be manufactured by Coatex and will be marketed globally by Seppic.

This type of collaboration between two independent companies is a unique combination of expertise offered to the market. The expertise of Seppic’s Personal Care market teams will help us in driving our R&D efforts towards the innovations Customers are expecting”, says Alain Mari, CEO of Coatex.

Thanks to this partnership with Coatex, we will offer worldwide a new product line for rinse-off, hygiene, and skin care applications. By activating all synergies within our teams, we are convinced that we will bring innovation and value to our Customers” states Charles-Henri des Villettes, Chairman of Seppic.