Level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
What is eco-design?
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and Nagoya protocol.
Reminder on the principles of Green Chemistry
Eco toxicology and biodegradability
Manufacture of a cosmetic product in eco-design
The trends related to eco-design
Packaging in eco-design, what is their impact?
Notion of ecotoxicology: impact on the environment/biodegradability
Information on ecodesign measurement: what tools are available/impact measurement Recylability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials/formulations/ecotoxicology).
Students will be offered a role-playing situation.
Hourly volumes* :
CM : 20
TD : 10
TP : 10
Objectives
Designing new cosmetic formulas with a sustainable vision: thinking about raw materials, from the source to the implementation.
To inform and sensitize students on the choice of raw materials and processes for the development of responsible products.
Raise awareness about the difference between a responsible product and a natural product.
Know the standards, protocols and laws related to eco-design applied to the cosmetics and well-being industries.
Necessary pre-requisites
Mastery of cosmetic R&D
Knowledge control
Continuous control
Syllabus
The teaching is given by industrial speakers and teacher-researchers specialized in the field concerned. This module can be completed by conferences.
Additional information
Administrative contact(s):
Secretariat Master Chemistry
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/