DKSH China’s Business Unit Performance Materials has been awarded the “PCHi 2026 Fountain Award (Moisturizing – Silver)” for its innovative active ingredient SACRANEXSacranex™ from Sun Chemical. This award recognizes the breakthrough moisturizing performance of the ingredient and reinforces DKSH’s commitment to bringing high-quality, natural-based solutions to the personal care market.
Shanghai, China, April 15, 2026 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials is proud to announce that its innovative active ingredient Sacrane™ from Sun Chemical, a prominent member of the DIC Group has been honored with the “PCHi 2026 Fountain Award” in the category “Moisturizing – Silver Award”.
The award recognizes Sacranex™ for its breakthrough moisturizing technology and outstanding skin-repair efficacy. Standing out among numerous high-quality entries, Sacranex™ demonstrates strong innovation capabilities and highlights the growing importance of natural moisturizing solutions in the personal care industry.
Derived from Aphanothece sacrum, Sacranex™ is a high-performance active ingredient known for its exceptional water-retention capacity and skin barrier enhancement properties. It effectively helps improve skin hydration, supports barrier repair, and contributes to healthier, more resilient skin.
As the exclusive distributor of Sacranex™ in East China for Sun Chemical, DKSH provides comprehensive market expansion services, supporting its business partner in bringing this innovative ingredient to the personal care market. This recognition further reinforces DKSH’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative ingredients, and tailored solutions to formulators and customers.
The “PCHi Fountain Awards” are among the most prestigious accolades in the personal care industry, recognizing outstanding innovation and excellence. This year’s awards attracted strong participation from across the industry, with winners selected by an independent panel of experts.
Carole Lin, General Manager, Performance Materials, Greater China, commented: “We are honored to receive the ‘PCHi Fountain Award’ for Sacranex™ by Sun Chemical. This recognition reflects our continuous efforts to bring innovative and high-quality ingredients to the market. We sincerely thank our valued partner, Sun Chemical, for their trust and collaboration, and our team for their dedication and professionalism. We will continue to support our customers with advanced solutions that meet evolving market needs.”
About DKSH
For more than 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, e-commerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people’s lives. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 35 markets with 26,840 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025. DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 55 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, DKSH creates cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,830 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2025. www.dksh.com/pm