IMCD unveils new Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai to boost innovation in Asia-Pacific

CHINA – IMCD Group, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has officially opened its newly reorganized and expanded Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai. 

The new Life Science Laboratory hub is designed to support the life sciences sector by bringing together state-of-the-art laboratories for beauty and personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food and nutrition under one roof. 

By integrating these three laboratories, IMCD aims to foster increased cross-industry collaboration, enabling more dynamic exchanges of expertise and accelerating the development of innovative solutions for customers and partners.

Nicky Huang, Managing Director for IMCD China, stated, “The new Life Science Laboratory hub demonstrates our long-term investment in building local capabilities, strengthening our ability to serve customers with scientific expertise and market knowledge.”

“By integrating advanced technical facilities with a customer-focused approach, we are creating meaningful opportunities for growth and innovation.”

The hub is situated within the East China University of Science and Technology, benefiting from its close proximity to academic talent and research capabilities. 

In addition, this location allows IMCD to work hand-in-hand with the university on talent development and innovation projects, strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals and fostering a culture of scientific discovery.

The beauty and personal care laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge tools for skin diagnostics and SPF analysis.

It also features a collaborative Beauty Studio and operational salon, where experts co-create and test market-ready prototypes for skincare, hair care, and cosmetics in real-world conditions.

Meanwhile, IMCD’s Food & Nutrition laboratory delivers tailored development for dairy, bakery, and savoury applications, supported by ready-to-eat prototypes and hands-on formulation kits.

The Pharmaceuticals laboratory offers high-level formulation and analytical expertise across multiple dosage forms, including reverse-engineering and rheological testing.

This investment underscores IMCD’s commitment to advancing innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative partnerships across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

IMCD serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, beauty and personal care, coatings, and industrial solutions.

In beauty and personal care, IMCD provides a broad spectrum of speciality ingredients designed to support the development of skincare, hair care, sun care, toiletries, and colour cosmetics. 

Their offerings include emollients, surfactants, emulsifiers, UV filters, actives, rheology modifiers, hair styling polymers, elastomers, solvents, pigments, opacifiers,  preservatives and fragrances.

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