The company joined the Household Summit and advocated for replacing the compound due to its toxic potential, paving the way for a cleaner and safer future.

Macler, a company recognized for its commitment to innovation and its pursuit of more effective results for its customers, has taken another important step toward a cleaner and safer future. During the Household Summit, the company—which participated as a sponsor and speaker—advocated for the replacement of nonylphenol and announced that it would remove the product from its portfolio by the end of 2024.

Nonylphenol, a chemical compound widely used in various products, is known for its high toxicity and negative impact on the environment, as described in the article at this link. Macler, aware of the need to transform the industry, invites other companies to join this cause and adopt more sustainable and effective alternatives.

“There is a belief that it is not possible to replace Nonylphenol with solutions of similar cost. We have cases that show the opposite. By replacing Nonylphenol, companies not only contribute to the preservation of the planet, but also manage to improve performance and, in some cases, reduce costs,” says Lucas Micheluzzi, Technical Director of Macler.

During his presentation at the Household Summit, Lucas presented innovative and viable solutions for replacing Nonylphenol, proving that it is possible to reconcile results and environmental preservation.

One solution worth highlighting is Isogen E-TEC, an emulsifier for fragrances in disinfectants, which has been shown to reduce formulation costs by up to 36%. Learn more by clicking this link.

In addition to Isogen E-TEC, the company also presented success stories involving the replacement of nonylphenol with Berol 175 and Berol 260, both products from Nouryon, a multinational company for which Macler is the exclusive distributor in Brazil.

In the case of Berol 175, the solution was used in laundry detergent and chlorine-free bleach formulations, both of which showed improved performance; in the case of the bleach, there was a 6.5% reduction in costs.

Berol 260, on the other hand, was used in a degreaser formulation, resulting in a 10% reduction in the formula’s cost, a reduction in the cloud point from 38°C to >80°C, and a change in the product’s risk classification, moving from Risk II (Registered) to Risk I (Notified).

"Restrictions on the use of Nonylphenol are already spreading around the world; we can't just sit around waiting for a decree or legislation. Change needs to start now," argues Lucas.

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