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EuricaCoat 9411B is a fully recyclable water-based coating completely based on renewable and bio-based raw materials. This coating provides specific barrier properties, such as a low OTR (oxygen transmission rate ), excellent oil and grease resistance in combination with good MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate), low Cobb and low CoF values,
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Pebax® Rnew is a range of thermoplastic elastomers developed by Arkema and made from renewable resources. Pebax® Rnew is produced using Amino 11 chemistry, a unique chemical derived from castor oil, a non-GMO and non-edible crop. The new Pebax® range is available from 20 up to 94% carbon atoms from
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AceEco-Bio410 from Acelon is a bio-based nylon yarn with excellent performance properties for different apparel applications. Bio410 has a bio-content of 70% derived from castor oil, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based nylon yarns, without competing with existing food sources or requiring excessive amounts of water to grow. Additionally,
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SENSIL® ByNature is a premium Nylon 6.6 made from bio-based feedstock, making it the first of its kind in the industry. The innovative manufacturing process reduces the consumption of fossil resources and minimizes the carbon footprint while maintaining the same performance, comfort, and durability of SENSIL® premium Nylon 6.
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Diolen® is a high-tenacity polyester yarn from Indorama Ventures that is both bio-based and biodegradable. The yarn is composed of polylactic acid polymer (PLA) and is 100% bio-based. It has the ability to biodegrade under industrial composting conditions and exhibits low moisture absorption. Additionally, the material provides good UV stability
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Kemira ECA is a cellulose-based dry strength additive derived from wood pulp that enhances paperboard strength, particularly in packaging grades. Unlike other products dry strength additives in Kemira’s FennoBond™ product line, which includes cationic or anionic polymers based on polyacrylamide chemistry, the ECA grades are completely biobased and dissolved
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Brontide® from Genomatica is a naturally sourced butylene glycol for use in a variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. Brontide® 1,3 butylene glycol is produced from renewable, plant-based sugars using Geno’s innovative microbial fermentation technology. Natural BG is a high-performance ingredient used in a variety of personal
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Checkerspot® AlgalCast is an algae-derived thermoset composite material that offers the ability to tune hardness, flexural strength, and impact resistance to meet specific end-use application requirements. Available in Shore A and D formulations, it contains no added mercury, tin, MOCA, or TDI. Manufacturing AlgalCast can reduce plastic waste and raw
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ARBOCEL® from JRS includes a line of cellulose fibers, additives and compounds sourced from a variety of renewable, plant-based materials. These functional cellulose products can be used to improve performance and sustainability in several application areas. For example, ARBOCEL® fiber additives, cellulose fibers, and ultra-fine cellulose are used in the
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CEVO®-cos K-4420 from Voelpker is a bio-based substitute for polyethylene microparticles in cosmetic and personal care applications. CEVO®-cos K-4420 is a patented, partially saponified, hard organic ester wax, based on renewable plant waxes. It is inherently biodegradable per OECD 301D. CEVO®-cos K-4420 boasts a glossy finish and
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Spiber uses cutting-edge structural protein fermentation technology to produce a bio-based polymer that can be processed into fibers and textiles. Brewed Protein™ is produced through a specially designed microbial fermentation process using agricultural feedstocks as their primary raw material. The polymers are also biodegradable in both soil and marine environments.
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OC-BioBinders from OrganoClick are 100% biobased binders derived from organic waste streams for non-wovens and technical textiles. OC-BioBinders impart several performance properties for non-wovens, including improved dry and wet strength, dimensional stability, and durability. BioBinders are produced from bio-based polymers and food waste products. These natural binders are also 100%
