Univar Solutions Expands Personal Care Products Portfolio In North America With Natural Botanical Extracts From ANGUS

New agreement strengthens the companies' commitment to delivering high-quality ingredients and expertise in beauty and personal care throughout the United States and Canada

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded exclusive distribution agreement with ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS") covering the beauty and personal care market in the United States and Canada. ANGUS is a global manufacturer of high-quality specialty chemistries and ingredients for personal and home care, life sciences, and industrial markets.

"We are very pleased to expand our global relationship with ANGUS, a valued and versatile specialty ingredients supplier," said Tony Jaillot, global vice president of beauty and personal care for Univar Solutions. "At Univar Solutions, we work at the intersection of science and technology and recognize that consumers are increasingly demanding more sustainable products with exceptional performance. In response, our global Solution Center network and on-the-ground application specialists are delivering practical technical solutions to help customers meet the latest trends, regulatory requirements, and their sustainability goals. Together with ANGUS, we can deliver botanical ingredients and the consistent, reliable service that local customers are seeking, no matter where they are in the world." 

With the expanded agreement, Univar Solutions adds ANGUS' broad portfolio of natural botanical extracts complementing the Company's existing portfolio of ANGUS' high-purity ULTRA PC™ multifunctional amino alcohols. The botanical extracts are produced by ANGUS in the United States using sustainably sourced raw materials, with supporting documentation. Botanical extracts are widely used by formulators and brand owners to enhance the luxury and labelling of the latest hair care, sun care, skincare, and color cosmetics formulations.

"We are thrilled to expand on our ongoing, successful collaboration with Univar Solutions, which aligns seamlessly with our collective commitment to bringing more sustainable solutions to emerging brands, established companies, and ultimately the end consumer," said Debby Neubauer, global business manager, home and personal care for ANGUS Chemical Company. "Both of our companies have decades of experience and market expertise in the life sciences, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets. Together with the operations and logistics capabilities of Univar Solutions, we are well-positioned to deliver unprecedented science, quality, and the supply chain excellence brand owners need for their natural botanical extracts."

Univar Solutions has over 40 ANGUS botanical extracts available, including rosemary leaf, sage leaf, vanilla bean, white tea leaf, yarrow, and dozens of others, in the United States and Canada. Working together with supplier partners like ANGUS, Univar Solutions goes beyond global ingredient distribution, bringing ingredients to life through pioneering concept formulas and technical expertise, and providing customers with unique, inspiring, and authentic beauty and personal care formulations based on their needs, market demand, and supply.

For more information about Univar Solutions' beauty and personal care expertise, visit univarsolutions.com/industries/beauty-personal-care.