Sonneborn, an HF Sinclair brand and global leader in specialty ingredients, has expanded its sustainable SonneNatural™ range with two new patented products — SonneNatural™ Fluidity and SonneNatural™ Synergy — broadening its portfolio of bio-based and customisable solutions for personal care and specialty applications.
SonneNatural™ Fluidity offers a 100% bio-based replacement for cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5, D6), featuring a significantly lower cradle-to-gate carbon footprint. The product is biodegradable, odourless, colourless and GMO-free, providing an ideal alternative to low-viscosity oils used in skincare, haircare, suncare, and cosmetic formulations.
SonneNatural™ Synergy, meanwhile, is a hybrid technology that allows formulators to tailor product performance to specific market and customer requirements. These innovations join SonneNatural™ Affinity, a 100% plant-based waxy emollient and natural petrolatum alternative that has already seen commercial success.
John K. Pudelski, vice president of technology and new business development for lubricants and specialties at HF Sinclair, said the expansion reinforces the company’s ability to produce sustainable ingredients at scale and to anticipate future customer needs.
Paul Lowther, vice-president of global marketing at HF Sinclair’s lubricants and specialties division, added that Sonneborn’s latest technologies align with evolving global regulations and sustainability goals, continuing its 120-year legacy of innovation.
The expanded SonneNatural™ portfolio reflects Sonneborn’s long-term commitment to delivering naturally derived, high-performance ingredients that meet increasing demand for cleaner, more environmentally responsible formulations.
