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The Oleris® product range from Arkema features a range of oleochemicals and functional fatty acids derived from renewable castor oil. These 100% bio-based materials can be used to develop sustainable technologies for several different application areas, including cosmetics, synthetic lubricants, polymerization, flavors and fragrances, industrial markets, and more. The Oleris®
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EMEROX® Polyols are biobased, renewable polyols produced by Emery Oleochemicals with several grades for different polyurethane foam and CASE applications. Renewable content ranges from 45 – 99%, with several products certified by the USDA. These polyols are produced via Emery’s proprietary ozonolysis technology and deliver improved performance, better efficiencies and
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UPM BioPiva™ lignin is a 100% bio-based, natural polymer with high purity and consistent product quality. This purified kraft softwood lignin has excellent strength and adhesion properties and can be used as a bio-based substitute for petroleum products, such as petro-based phenol, in several application areas, including wood panels, composites,
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Biosuccinium™ is 100% biobased succinic acid produced by converting renewable, plant-based resources via a novel low pH yeast process. Biosuccinium™ offers a renewable alternative to fossil-based succinic acid and adipic acid, chemical building blocks used in the production of several key industrial materials, including solvents, resins, pigments, plasticizers, polyols and
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Keltan® Eco EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) is a bio-based rubber derived from sugarcane. The Keltan® eco line includes six (6) grades of eco EPDM ranging from 50 70% bio-content: 3050, 8550, 5470, 9950, 6950 and Keltan 0500R. Most grades include 50% bio-based content, while the 5470 has 70%. Arlanxeo claims that
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Epicerol® is a proprietary technology develped for the production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) from glycerin. Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a compound used to produce epoxy and non-epoxy resins, with a broad range of applications for adhesives, electronics, composites and paints and coatings. Epicerol® offers a cost-effective ECH production process using sustainable raw
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ENVIROLITE® 31325-00 is an un-promoted, medium reactive, low viscosity unsaturated polyester molding resin available from Reichhold. This material is derived in part from soybean oil (25%). ENVIROLITE® 31325-00 is intended as a general purpose molding resin for SMC, BMC, and Pultrusion applications. The soy resin yields laminates with mechanical properties/
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Biosynthetic® base oils are based on Estolides, a new class of bio-based compounds with excellent properties for several different lubricant applications. Estolides are naturally derived, biodegradable, nontoxic, and nonbioaccumulative. In addition to an improved environmental profile, these materials impart excellent performance characteristics in lubricants, including improved lubricity, higher flash points,
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A recent article from The Guardian explores how companies like Patagonia are using plant-based materials to replace neoprene in wetsuits. Patagonia’s Yulex® natural rubber wetsuits offer a green alternative to conventional neoprene wetsuit construction. Neoprene is the go-to material for surfing wetsuits. But it’s also a material with
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Susterra® 1,3 Propanediol, developed and produced by Covation Bio, is a pure, 100% biobased, and petroleum free diol that can serve as the building block in numerous applications. As a petroleum-free building block, and direct replacement for propylene glycol, Susterra® 1,3 Propanediol (PDO) delivers proven functional performance while
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The flax plant yields a natural fiber with some very advanced properties. And we’re not just talking about the comforts of linen. Flax can also be used to produce lightweight, flexible and highly rigid composite materials. When combined with their natural appearance and ecological properties, flax based materials may