NeoLigno® by Stora Enso is a biobased binder derived from sustainably sourced lignin. This material does not contain any formaldehyde or isocyanate and can be used in particleboard and insulation applications. The lignin used to produce NeoLigno® comes from FSC and PEFC chain of custody certified forests. This material allows
ELM 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant from Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. is a premium biobased and biodegradable gear lubricant made from USA-grown natural seed oil. This product is designed to offer lubricity and protect gears and ferrous metal components from wear, rust, and corrosion. It is formulated to handle heavy loads
Teflon EcoElite™ is a non-fluorinated, biobased durable water repellant finish containing 60% renewably sourced materials. Teflon EcoElite™ is based on Chemours’ Zelan R3 technology, which is certified biobased by the USDA and bluesign® approved. It is based on non-food source feedstocks and does not contain any GMOs or alkly phenol
EvoSyn Industrial Hydraulic Fluid is a renewable and biodegradable hydraulic fluid that meets Ecolabel and Denison HF-0 performance requirements. The fluid is made from sustainable base oils derived from renewable biomass. EvoSyn is also formulated with an optimized additive package that controls oxidation, wear, corrosion, and rust. The product has
Santicizer® Platinum G-2000 is an efficient, bio-based primary plasticizer that offers excellent heat stability, lower volatility than traditional plasticizers, and enhanced processability. With 85% renewable carbon content, it can be easily formulated to replace common plasticizers. This non-phthalate plasticizer is highly efficient and provides additional processing heat stability. It can
Chemicals
Joncryl® BRC products are water-based binders from BASF with at least 50% bio-renewable content. The Joncryl® BRC product line builds upon the well-established Joncryl® 662, with excellent properties for ink and overprint varnish applications on pulp and paper substrates. Joncryl® BRC 6824 is a low Tg (glass transition temperature), film-forming
Searo is a seaweed-based organic polymer that can be used in a diverse range of applications, including food packaging, cosmetics and apparel. Searo’s seaweed polymer is FDA-approved, plant-based, biodegradable, and can be composted at home. Seaweed sequesters vast amounts of carbon. It also absorbs moisture, preventing mold growth and
Virent’s BioForming® process converts aqueous carbohydrate solutions, including conventional sugars and a wide range of compounds derived from biomass, into mixtures of “drop-in” hydrocarbons. BioForm BZ® benzene is a high-purity benzene product that meets industry standards and is expected to achieve cyclohexane grade with further refinement. It is a
Touch of Nature® from Orineo is a 2-component thermosetting aesthetic system that consists of resin and hardener. The material is 100% derived from annual plants, and it is made by combining OriCoat with food- and agro-industry waste such as berry skins, orange peelings, coffee grounds, oat hulls, coconut husks, and
Polyglykol 10000 SG Vita from Clariant is a 100% biobased surfactant that functions as a moisturizer in a variety of personal care applications. This biobased polyethylene glycol is part of Clariant’s Vita product line, which includes a range of renewably sourced surfactants that can save up to 85% of
Resins and Polymers
Merginole 207 from Hobum Oleochemicals is a polyol with 98% biobased content from mixed vegetable oil sources. This natural oil polyol (NOP) has primary and secondary hydroxyl groups and can be used as a base polyol or additive to impart specific properties in a formulation, such as hydrophobicity, gloss enhancement,
Packaging Materials
Paptic Sterna® is a biobased and sustainable packaging material designed for large quantities of carrier and gift bags, e-commerce mailers, and as a base material for labels and coating. Paptic materials are derived from renewable, wood-based fibers that are sourced from sustainably managed forests. Their Sterna material is soft and