Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Brenntag expands Life Sciences innovation capabilities with new Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the opening of its new Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai, strengthening its commitment to supporting customers and suppliers in China and Hong Kong with advanced technical capabilities and closer access to application expertise.
Liu Hua, President Brenntag Specialties China and Hong Kong, said, “The new center in Shanghai allows us to work even more closely with partners across China and Hong Kong. As a collaborative innovation platform, it enables formulation development, application testing, and concept creation across Brenntag’s Life Sciences portfolio, helping us translate ingredient expertise into practical solutions for the market.”
Beauty & Care Applications
The center supports the development of Beauty & Care formulations for a wide range of personal care and home care products. Equipped with formulation and testing capabilities, the facility enables activities such as emulsion structure analysis, surfactant foam performance evaluation, hair combing force testing, skin analysis, and laundry performance testing, while a laboratory-scale mixing system supports small-batch production trials and process validation for formulation optimization.
Francois Bleger, Global President Beauty & Care, and President Brenntag Specialties APAC, said, “Through our new Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai, we are strengthening our ability to develop Beauty & Care formulations tailored to the rapidly evolving needs. By working closely with partners across the value chain, we can accelerate innovation and deliver solutions that respond to emerging consumer trends.”
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