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Coco-Biodiesel: Philippines’ Biofuel Revolution D&L Industries, through subsidiary Chemrez Technologies, continues to drive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in the Philippines by promoting coconut methyl ester (CME) as a key biodiesel component. From 2019 to 2024, CME sales avoided over 704,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to planting 11.7 million trees or removing 35,000 jeepneys from the road for a year. With the Department of Energy mandating higher biodiesel blends from B2 to B5 by 2026, CME is positioned as a renewable, biodegradable alternative that reduces dependence on fossil fuels while supporting cleaner air, energy security, and sustainable development. Read More

PCA’s Greenlight on CropGuard Marks a Breakthrough in Organic Coconut Farming PCA’s approval of Chemrez Technologies’ CropGuard—a biodegradable, organic spray oil—marks a critical turning point in sustainable coconut farming. As a non-invasive, residue-free alternative to traditional synthetic methods, it helps farmers control Coconut Scale Insect (Cocolisap) outbreaks without compromising tree health or organic certification. With recommended applications spaced 15 days apart, CropGuard suffocates and repels pests while preserving livelihoods and the environment. Read More

Boost Your Crop Yields Organically with ACTIV® 32E ACTIV® 32E is a 3‑in‑1 organic emulsified spray oil that enhances crop protection by functioning as an insecticidal oil, a pesticide adjuvant, and a sticker oil to improve coverage. Formulated with C14–C18 Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester, it delivers effective but eco‑friendly control of pests like scale insects, mealybugs, and spider mites—without pre‑harvest intervals, with OMRI organic certification, and exemption from maximum residue levels, making it ideal for clean, export‑ready produce across diverse crops. Read More

Embracing Green Solutions with Ultraplus 62100 & 63100: Low VOC and APE Free Colorants The UltraPlus 62100 & 63100 series offer eco-conscious colorants engineered for the modern paint and coatings industry—featuring significantly lowered volatile organic compounds (VOCs), complete freedom from alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), and full compliance with RoHS standards. Despite their green credentials, these colorants deliver high color strength, accurate tinting, and seamless performance in both latex and alkyd-based paints, empowering brands to meet environmental targets without compromising quality. Read More

NMPA: Safeguarding Beauty and Personal Care Chemrez Technologies’ range of clean, sustainable ingredients has earned listing by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), affirming their safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance for beauty and personal care products. Among the NMPA‑approved offerings are emollients like Cerin BGL and Cerin CB100; gentle emulsifiers such as Cerin GMS 100/200; functional carriers and sensorial enhancers like Cocopure EMOL 100/200 and EMOL 50; as well as advanced dispersants and foam boosters—including Cocopure EMOL500, Cocopure SP501, and the Fil‑Amide and Hi‑Foam series—designed to elevate formulation performance while meeting rigorous quality standards. Read More

Savonel 874: A Green, Safe & Eco-friendly Surfactant for Household Cleaning Products Savonel® 874 is an anionic surfactant that is an excellent cleaning active for home care applications. It is coconut-derived and safe to use in rinse-off products. It also provides good foaming ability, color protection on clothes, and stain removal. Read More

Post Pandemic: On-the-go Travel Essentials Formulations (Video) Create easy formulations using Cocopure SP501, also known as "Cocolatum". With its extra moisturizing property, this versatile ingredient is best used as a formulation base for skin care and cosmetic products. Cocolatum is completely petroleum and palm-free and is guaranteed made with sustainable ingredients. Read More

Mild, Safe and Versatile Surfactant | Fil-oxide 100 Fil-Oxide 100 is an amphoteric surfactant that can be used for both personal and home care products. It is coconut-derived and safe to use in rinse-off products. Cocamidopropylamine Oxide has shown low toxicity with animals and suggests no carcinogenic potential. Read More

Natural & Sustainable Moisturizing Butter | Cerin® CB100 Cerin® CB100 or Coconut Butter is the natural emollient derived from coconut that addresses formulators’ concerns. With a rich and soothing texture, coconut butter is light in color and leaves no coconut smell and non-greasy feel. It will not affect the properties of lotion and cream products, allowing formulators to have more flexibility in formulating. Read More

Natural Emollient and Excellent UV Filter Solubilizer | Cocopure® EMOL 500 Cocopure® EMOL 500 is an ECOCERT ingredient derived from sustainable coconut. It can effectively disperse and suspend organic UV Filters, which is an essential step in formulating sunscreens. Read More

Mild, Natural and Sustainable Rinse-off Formulations with SAVONEL 869 A vast improvement from most rinse-off formulations, SAVONEL 869 with its excellent cleansing and moisturizing ability is a notch above the rest with its COSMOS-certified and sustainable ingredients that ensure the protection of the environment. Read More

We Build and They Will Come Begin with a superior product. Develop a vision for the future. Be resilient, so as to weather the ups and downs of a changing market. Be there first when a new opportunity opens up. This is the formula by which Dean & Leon live by. This is the maxim by which Chemrez thrives to this day. Read More

Our Passion for Innovation Creating new, customized and relevant products for our clients does not happen overnight. This is something everyone at Chemrez understands and takes to heart. Read More

Chemrez and PCA hold outreach activity for Lucban school kids Chemrez Technologies, Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)-Quezon 1 office, held an outreach activity last December 2018 at the Piis Elementary School with the theme “Share the Love to Bring Joy”. Read More

Chemrez joins Philbeauty 2018 Chemrez Technologies, Inc., joined PhilBeauty 2018, the country’s largest international beauty trade show, as a major exhibitor of green materials. Read More

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