Tata Chemicals wins “Product Innovator of the Year Award” at the recently held 9th edition of FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2021 in New Delhi.

The company was recognised by FICCI for its innovation and technological advancement in Nano Zinc Oxide (nZnO). nZnO has transformed development of many products hailing from cosmetics, paints, to consumer and plastics industry thereby giving birth to sustainable and transformative consumer products.

Tata Chemicals Innovation Centre has been home to world class R&D capabilities in the emerging areas of food sciences, nanotechnology and biotechnology. The patented technology for nZno can alter the particle size in order to cater to any customised requirements while ensuring it is free from heavy metal compounds. To further drive value for customers, it manufactures both industrial and cosmetic grade Nano zinc oxide in micro-fine powder and dispersion form.

Dr. Richard Lobo, Head-Innovation and CQH (Business Excellence), Tata Chemicals said, “This recognition reaffirms our position as a leading global manufacturing company focussed on developing sustainable solutions backed by science and strong R&D to benefit the society, its customers and improve the quality of products. Our innovation centres will continue to conduct research in the cutting-edge fields of material sciences, nutrition, biotechnology, nanotechnology and agritechnology, to drive value for all stakeholders”.

FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2021 also recognised individuals and companies for their contribution towards the development of society across 16 broad categories.