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EcoAir® Biobased CLP from Cortec is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaner/lubricant/protectant. It comes in a recyclable steel can and is made with a canola oil base. This product provides excellent penetrating, lubricating, and rust-preventing action for industrial, shop, and home use. It can be used for various applications
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PuraSurf is a line of waste-derived biosurfactants from Dispersa for household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products. These natural and affordable ingredients are made in Canada and offer several benefits. They are 1,4-Dioxane and sulfate-free, palm and petroleum-free, 100% biodegradable, and ethically-sourced from waste feedstock. The first product in the
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Dynagard Green from the Kirkpatrick Group is a biobased and biodegradable alternative to barium grease for drill rod applications. This premium lubricant exhibits superior bonding to metal surfaces, thanks to the polarity of its natural esters. Its balanced blend of elastomeric and polymeric tackifiers ensures robust adhesion to both wet
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BioBlack TX, developed by Nature Coatings, is a certified 100% bio-based dispersion offering an alternative to conventional carbon black. Derived from wood waste sourced from lumber, paper, furniture, and flooring industries, this dispersion aims to address environmental concerns associated with traditional carbon black. BioBlack TX’s sourcing strategy utilizes pre-consumer
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DAPRO BIO 400 is a highly efficient replacement for glycol coalescence solvents in architectural and industrial coatings from Elementis. This material minimum film formation temperature of aqueous binder emulsions. Produced from biomass derived from agricultural wastestream, its high efficiency provides a route to lower formulation VOC via lower use levels.
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METNIN RESIN formulations are great at replacing phenol in thermosetting and phenolic resins. Furthermore, the use of METNIN can reduce or even eliminate the need for formaldehyde and allow for fully bio-based solutions. Typical applications include adhesives, laminates, and composites. Also, METNIN RESIN is a good replacement for expensive synthetic
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Augeo® SL 191 is a bio-based solvent from Solvay with key performance attributes, such as colorless and clear liquid, non-corrosive, low volatility, and a slight odor. It is miscible in common organic solvents and water. This solution is a slow-evaporating solvent-composed molecule that joins diversified chemical functions in the same
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Nymax™ BIO formulations are highly engineered, low water absorption polyamides (PA) that provide a more sustainable alternative to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials. These bio-based nylon grades utilize up to 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw and wheat, and reduce the carbon footprint value significantly at
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Soltellus™ 2000L, a water-soluble and biodegradable polymer, serves as a multifunctional product with diverse applications in agriculture.
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Founded in London in 2021, FlexSea develops novel seaweed-derived biomaterials that can replace single-use plastics in various industries. Their materials are derived from naturally occurring seaweed biopolymers from widely cultivated red seaweed strains. Plus, unlike other biopolymers on the market like PLA, which requires industrial composting, FlexSea’s biopolymers decompose
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EPDM rubber is known for its properties as a polymer with excellent resistance to heat, weather and other demanding conditions. These technical properties make EPDM an ideal elastomer for rubber articles designed for critical applications in automotive, aerospace, building and construction, tire and tubing, and consumer goods. Like other rubbers,
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Kelsun Yarn, from Keel Labs, offers a sustainable drop-in alternative to conventional fibers, utilizing the renewable biopolymer found in kelp.