Eastman has unveiled a landmark innovation in sustainable beauty, introducing Esmeri™ CC1N10 —a biodegradable micropowder poised to transform the color cosmetics industry while aligning with strict EU microplastics regulations.
Eastman Debuts Esmeri™ CC1N10 for Cosmetics Global specialty materials leader Eastman announced the launch of Esmeri™ CC1N10, a high-performance, readily biodegradable cellulose ester micropowder for color cosmetics. Sourced from certified, sustainably managed forests, Esmeri is engineered
to comply with the European Commission’s stringent microplastics regulations ( Regulation EU 2023/2055 ), offering brands a solution that fully biodegrades and does not persist in the environment.
Esmeri™ CC1N10 delivers a visually superior soft-focus optical effect, improved color intensity and payoff, and uniform coverage in products like lipsticks, foundations, and pressed powders.
The ingredient is highly compatible with lipophilic cosmetic formulations, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional microparticles without compromising on performance.
Performance Meets Sustainability Leveraging more than a century of expertise in cellulose esters, Eastman developed Esmeri™ CC1N10 to meet evolving regulatory and consumer demands for safer, more sustainable beauty products. The micropowder is freshwater, readily biodegradable, non-nano in size, and sourced from 63% wood pulp…
