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DECARBONISING PRODUCTION
Solvay’s cyclopentanone unit in France to run

on green energy

Belgian chemicals firm, Solvay,
has begun a process of decarbonising
the cyclopentanone unit of its Melle
plant in France. Through an agree-
ment with an agricultural cooperative
for the next fifteen years, the entire
cyclopentanone production already
relies solely on biomethane gas, a
green source of energy.
The cooperative built a facility to
convert waste biomass into 18-GWh
of renewable natural gas (RNG) per
year, which Solvay has committed to ‘Solvay ONE Planet’ initiative, which pentanone is used as a building block
purchase for its Melle plant. aims to reduce greenhouse gas emis- mainly in methyl dihydro jasmonate
sions by 26% by 2030,” he informed. (MDJ), which provides a floral scent
“Since cyclopentanone is used as of blooming jasmine flowers. Other
a building block for so many fragrance Solvay commercialises two grades aroma compounds derived from cyclo-
applications, such as jasmine, we are of cyclopentanone – one for the fra- pentanone include an entire range of
committed to producing it in the most grance market and one ultra-high delta-lactones, which offer a variety of
sustainable way,” said Mr. Guillaume purity version for the electronics mar- creamy and fruity notes. Cyclopenta-
Meunier, Flavor & Fragrance Global ket, both manufactured at its Melle none is used in the electronics market
Market Director for Solvay Aroma Per- plant. as a solvent during several steps in
formance. “Powering the Melle plant the manufacturing process of semicon-
with biomethane gas is a part of our In fragrance applications, cyclo- ductors.

OUTLOOK
Men’s personal care market set to be worth over

$75-bn by 2027

The global men’s personal care proven to work for skin nourishment. offered by mid-range and premi-
market is anticipated to reach $75.8-bn Prominent players in the beauty and um brands are likely to boost seg-
by 2027, according to a new report cosmetics market have been collabo- ment growth.
by Grand View Research. The market rating and launching innovative pro- E-commerce distribution channel
is expected to expand at a CAGR of ducts specifically designed for men. emerged as the fastest distribu-
6% from 2020 to 2027. Growing popu- tion channel in 2019 and is
larity among men for daily skincare Key findings from the report in- expected to retain its pole position
routine coupled with rising aware- clude: throughout the forecast period.
ness of personal grooming and In Asia Pacific, the market is
hygiene are among the key factors The personal grooming segment expected to witness a CAGR of 6.4%
driving the market. is expected to emerge as the from 2020 to 2027. Growing aware-
fastest-growing product segment ness pertaining to skin wellness
Millennial men are becoming with a CAGR of 6.3% during the and personal care routine with a
more conscious of their physical forecast period. Products such shift in the lifestyle are some of
appearance and are willing to experi- as shaving cream, serum, beard the factors boosting the market in
ence innovative products that are grooming kits, and travel packs the region.
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