AqStar M1 earns USDA bio-based certification

Published: 2-Sep-2019
Ingredients

AqStar M1, an emulsifier for personal care from Aqdot Limited, has earned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label.

The ingredient will now display a USDA label highlighting its 91% bio-based content.

Launched in 2018, AqStar M1 is a versatile emulsifier that provides the flexibility to produce a wide range of oil-in-water emulsions for hand, face and body with the characteristics of water-in-oil performance.

AqStar M1 emulsions are glossy, provide consistent and easy skin coverage, and dispense well from pumps, tubes, bottles and even sprays.

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