Iberchem launches biodegradable fragrance encapsulation technology

Vernovacaps by Iberchem is a sustainable encapsulation technology, which is suitable for home care and personal care applications.

After several years of work by its fragrance technology department, Iberchem has launched Vernovacaps biodegradable fragrances capsules. Iberchem’s Vernovacaps is the second biodegradable fragrance encapsulation technology to be released on the market. It is also the only technology of its kind with a biodegradability corresponding to the OECD’s standards of Readily biodegradable (greater than 60% within 28 days) with further degradation afterwards.

This first variant of Vernovacaps has been formulated for fabric softeners but will eventually be extended to other range of products such as personal care. 

Growing portfolio of stainable solutions

Vernovacaps adds another milestone in the company’s sustainability programme and is a new addition to Iberchem’s Green Future portfolio of sustainable fragrance solutions. Vernovacaps is available to all Iberchem’s customers worldwide. The new fragrance technology not only offers a high level of biodegradability, but also consists of a minimum of 60% bio-based materials.

A collaboration of science and perfumery

“The fragrance technology department worked closely with the perfumers of Iberchem to present new biodegradable capsules, which meet customers’ expectations on both olfactory and performance levels,” said Michael White, fragrance technologies director at Iberchem. “Vernovacaps offer stable and robust fragrances that are not affected by the encapsulation process. To be among the very first producers in the fragrance industry to offer such fragrance solution demonstrates Iberchem’s capabilities and positions us as one of the leaders in fragrance technology solutions.”

Vernovacaps meets ECHA’s (European Chemical Agency) proposed 2022 legislation on microplastics and 2027 ban on non-biodegradable microplastics due to its high level of biodegradability.

Vernovacaps is a fantastic option for companies looking for performance while contributing to their company’s sustainability ambitions. The new technology offers the same performance as Iberchem traditional encapsulation technology NeoCaps.

Iberchem’s capsules are known to extend the fragrance performance in the latter stages of the laundry process, such as after drying, ironing, during storage or even while wearing. The new Vernovacaps is the perfect solution for a product to deliver the same long-lasting fragrance experience while addressing sustainability.