# Evonik opens sustainable emollients plant in Steinau, Germany

Evonik inaugurated a new production plant for cosmetic emollients at its Steinau site, using an enzymatic process. The double-digit million-euro investment increases capacity for sustainable cosmetic emollients.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-09-11
- Where: Steinau, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: 11 Sep 2024
- Status: completed
- Products: cosmetic emollients, esters
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)

## Sources

- [premiumbeautynews.com](https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/evonik-reduces-its-climate,24423), 2024-09-11: "This investment helps us lower our footprint, while supporting the beauty industry in its transformation – meeting the demand for more responsible, eco-friendly solutions."

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