Prices of Aquaxyl climbed modestly in India in August 2025 followed by a significant jump in July, reflecting ongoing seasonal demand. The increase was due to inventory level being low, import prices remaining elevated, and consistent demand from the skincare and personal care markets. French exporters maintained their high quotations, and a stronger U.S. dollar and high freight rates also made things pricey. Even with some stabilization in logistics, domestic buyers geared up their restocking amid formulation needs. Aquaxyl has remained a significant humectant and held its strategic importance for high-performance cosmetics.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
