DSM and Nanjing Cosmos to produce UV filters for sun care

DSM has collaborated with Nanjing Cosmos Chemical to produce and expand ultraviolet (UV) filters for application in sun care and skincare products.

The alliance will cover PARSOL Max and PARSOL Shield UV, combining DSM’s sun and skincare expertise with Cosmos’ manufacturing capabilities.

DSM personal care president Wilfrid Gambade said: “At DSM we are committed to substantial investment of time and money in this segment, and the partnership with Cosmos will help us deliver on our ambition to revolutionise the sun segment, making sun protection more appealing for consumers.

“It will also reinforce our already strong strategy of customer intimacy, which we want to take to a new level in our sun care partnerships.”

PARSOL Max and PARSOL Shield will be produced at Cosmos’ new Sinobest production site with capacity to address growing global demands.

Nanjing Cosmos Chemical chairman Bill Zhou said: “Our two companies share the same vision of providing our customers with leading technology and product advancements to satisfy their every need, and we look forward to expanding the collaboration in the future.”

In addition to personal care, DSM caters to markets such as food and dietary supplements, animal feed, medical devices, and bio-based materials.