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formulating dioxane-, sulfate-, and water-free personal care products in the form of loose
powder and/or compact pellets, moving the industry away from petrochemically derived
and/or ecotoxicological ingredients. Additionally, by developing water-free products,
lightweight plastic-free packaging alternatives become more feasible to use, which are
crucial toward cutting down plastic pollution in water and wastewater systems.
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