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Nouryon today announced that it is certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification standard (ISCC) PLUS for the production of dimethyl ether (DME) at its manufacturing site in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This milestone highlights Nouryon's commitment to offering sustainable alternatives that help customers reduce their carbon footprints without compromising on quality and performance.

DME is widely used as an eco-friendly low GWP propellant for aerosol products with unique advantages such as solvency power and water miscibility.

Price increase of 30 percent for dimethyl ether (DME) to cover general inflation related to raw materials, energy, freight, and labor. Effective May 1, 2022, the increase applies to all markets and applications that the company serves.

Nouryon announced the launch of Demeon® ReNu100 propellant for aerosol applications at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This product features dimethyl ether (DME) with a natural origin index of 1 and is made from 100% biobased methanol according to the mass balance approach. Developed in response to consumer demand for premium low-carbon personal care products, Nouryon’s biobased Demeon® ReNu100 provides a high-performing propellant that reduces the carbon footprint by up to 100% compared to standard DME. This versatile ingredient can be used in various personal care applications including hair spray, antiperspirant and deodorant sprays, dry shampoos, mousse, and shave foams.

Demeon Dimethyl ether, Dimethyl ether, CAS 115-10-6, Dimethyl ether, Demeon® D a versatile, chemically stable clear colorless, virtually odorless and water miscible eco-friendly propellant for aerosol products; Blowing agent for PU Foam and XPS. (UN number: 1033)

Demeon ReNu100, Green dimethyl ether, CAS 115-10-6, Dimethyl ether, Demeon® ReNu100 propellant is versatile, chemically stable clear colorless, virtually odorless and water miscible eco-friendly propellant with lower carbon footprint for aerosol products. It is made from bio-based methanol using the ISCC Plus certification.

Polymers and eco-friendly propellants that enable formulators of hair styling products to create new effective hair sprays, gels, mousses and styling aids, which provides natural look.

We provide solutions that are essential in applications ranging from pharmaceuticals and farming to electric cars and building insulation. Our goal is to deliver not just the desired functionality but improved sustainability performance as well.