POLYSORB® isosorbide is a non-toxic bio-based molecule made from sorbitol. Thanks to its particular rigid structure, POLYSORB® isosorbide enhances the properties of polymers, such as polycarbonate, polyester and polyurethane. When using POLYSORB® isosorbide the polymers become more resistant to temperature and have better mechanical and optical properties. Suitable for food contact packaging, heat resistant packaging and technical polymers.

Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.

Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material.

After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.

Crude tall oil (CTO) by Stora Enso is a special source of bio-based products. It is extracted from Nordic Softwood – a natural, renewable resource from our sustainably managed North European forests – during the kraft pulping process.

This valuable ingredient of the wood is a mixture of fatty acids, rosin and other neutral compounds. The crude tall oil can be further refined to different fractions like fatty acids, rosins and sterols. These intermediates can be used in a wide variety of applications and products across various industrial and consumer markets. In addition, CTO can be refined and turned into biofuels replacing fossil-based fuels. 

NatSurFact™ is a novel, sulfate- and phosphate-free line of biosurfactants that outperforms petroleum-based conventional surfactants in a variety of commercial applications.  All natural, with low eco-toxicity, low irritation, and readily biodegradable, NatSurFact™ is based on biosynthesized rhamnolipids. With orders of magnitude lower critical micelle concentrations than industry standard ingredients, NatSurFact™ is a more cost-effective ingredient for industries ranging from personal care and household cleaners to agriculture and manufacturing.

The Pationic portfolio offers a wide range of biobased polymer additives that enable trouble free processing and deliver enhanced final polymer product properties.

Scanfill BIO is a bio-based plastic material made from sugarcane instead of oil. Scanfill BIO is based on renewable raw material, which makes it a more sustainable alternative with a lower environmental impact and reduced CO2 emissions. Scanfill BIO can be used for thermoforming, extrusion and injection. Scanfill Materials offers additional savings by increasing the production speed and making the energy consumption more efficient.

FineCell's Cellulose Hydrogel is a thick and shear-thinning suspension of cellulose microfibers in water, produced from FineCell’s Cellulose Powder.

This material is a sustainable and multifunctional ingredient to help cosmetic manufacturers make their products more sustainable, enhance their products’ shelf life and functionality, as well as make their products’ ingredient lists shorter and more understandable for the consumers.

FineCell’s Cellulose Hydrogel is a thick and shear-thinning suspension of cellulose microfibers in water, produced from FineCell’s Cellulose Powder. It has a viscosity specifically suitable for extrusion by using a 3D bioprinter.

This material is a multifunctional ingredients to help manufacturers of 3D bioprinting hydrogels (aslo called "bioinks") to make affordable bioinks with excellent printability, shape fidelity, and shape stability.

FineCell’s Cellulose Powder is a micro-sized cellulose fiber made from plant fibers. 

It's a sustainable reinforcement for making lighter and more sustainable thermoplastic composites for a wide range of applications (e.g. automotive interiors, consumer goods).

PURASOLV® is a range of safe solvents based on lactate esters that provides multifunctional properties. Offering superior solvency for a broad range of active ingredients and combinations, PURASOLV® solvents give the flexibility to develop customizable formulations with optimal efficacy, for enhanced crop protection.

miDori® bioSoft is a plant seed oil based softener for textiles. It provides an outstanding soft hand for cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. ​It is a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.

miDori® bioSoft CA1 is a plant seed oil based softener for cotton and cotton blends based textiles/garments. It provides an outstanding soft hand and can be applied without having to change any application, process parameters. The unique selection of raw materials used in its formulation allowed us to obtain the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institutes Platinum Level Material Health Certificate. It too was screened and received certification under the so called Full Material Disclosure Program from Tox Services, a hazard based screen of all components used to formulate miDori® bioSoft CA1 on a CAS number level.

miDori® bioDry 1.0 is a plant seed based softener for textiles. It uniquely adds an outstanding softness and wicking to cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. Thus adding performance to cotton, respectively giving cotton it natural ability back to absorb and manage moisture. It is a USDA certified biobased product and it was the first textile chemical to receive a Silver GreenScreen for safer chemicals certification. A 100% palm oil free version available as well.

Bio-replacements for polyesters, flexible and rigid foams, paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and more.

This is a high molecular weight (HMW) biodegradable polymer with attractive mechanical and physical properties that make it suitable for packaging and other thermoplastic applications. This aliphatic polyester is stable, easily transportable and cost-competitive.

Novomer produces and develops Biocyanate™ Isocyanates through a novel route that does not require the use of the environmentally dangerous chemical phosgene. These plant-based renewable isocyanates are organic compounds that contain at least one isocyanate group, a functional group with the formula R-N=C=O.

Bio replacement for propylene-based glacial acrylic acid for polymers, acrylates, resins, plastics, fibers, paints, coatings, adhesives, elastomers and others.

Mobius has created a technology platform for bio-based, naturally degradable and compostable materials that serve as drop-in replacements for petroleum-based resins. Mobius envisions a future where forestry, food, and agricultural waste streams are upcycled into valuable chemical and material feedstock.

Lignin is a phenolic biopolymer and one of the main components of the plant cell wall of woods, grasses etc. Lignin is bio-based and compostable depending on the application. LignoPure effectively helps materials science and life science companies revolutionize their portfolio with tailor-made, sustainable product solutions made from lignin. 

VELVETOL® is the answer, if you are looking for a green, safe, effective and compatible replacement for commonly used petroleum-based ingredients and polyols for your final product formulations. VELVETOL® is a family of high-performance polyether polyols made with renewably sourced 1,3 propanediol (Susterra®).

The plastic pollution is getting severe in the world and especially microplastic problem in the marine environment. There is some scientific evidence that these microplastics are already in our human body, which comes from our surrounding environment. Therefore, plastic recycling, reduction of plastic usage itself and biodegradable plastic usage and development, have been intensively attempted and carried out.

In this regard, Green Science Alliance has successfully made paper based biodegradable plastic. Some grades are composed of 100 % nature derived materials. Paper, paper waste, newspaper waste and recycled paper are used as raw material and PLA (poly lactic acid) as binder/polymer. By using this material, recycling is promoted. Green Science Alliance is trying to create biodegradable material as harmless as possible to the environment.

The plastic pollution is getting severe in the world and especially microplastic problem in the marine environment. There is some scientific evidence that these microplastics are already in our human body, which comes from our surrounding environment. Therefore, plastic recycling, reduction of plastic usage itself and biodegradable plastic usage and development, have been intensively attempted and carried out.

In this regard, Green Science Alliance has successfully made plant based biodegradable plastic. Some grades are composed of 100 % nature derived materials. Wood, wood waste, bamboo and any kind of plant fibers are used as raw material and PLA (poly lactic acid) as binder/polymer. By using this material, recycling is promoted. Green Science Alliance is trying to create biodegradable material as harmless as possible to the environment.

The plastic pollution is getting severe in the world and especially microplastic problem in the marine environment. There is some scientific evidence that these microplastics are already in our human body, which comes from our surrounding environment. Therefore, plastic recycling, reduction of plastic usage itself and biodegradable plastic usage and development, have been intensively attempted and carried out.

In this regard, Green Science Alliance has successfully made starch based biodegradable plastic with PLA (poly lactic acid) as binder/polymer. Some grades are composed of 100 % nature biomass derived materials.

Xf technologies is creating chemicals to be non-toxic, renewable and sustainable alternatives to some of the most notorious chemicals used today. They are producing a family of cleaning solvents called furatoes or simply 408s and two of them are Methyl 408 and Ethyl 408. 408s command solubility parameters and other chemical and physical properties that make for excellent cleaning solvents, extraction solvents, coalesces, diluents, compatibilizers, compounding agents and lubricants.

Glucotain is an innovative range of sugar-based mild surfactants offering sensory benefits through different foam sensorial experiences. It creates new possibilities to formulators to go to the next step in developing high Renewable Carbon Index formulations, sulfate free solutions, products designed for sensitive skin and it supports replacement of some synthetic ingredients (polyquaterniums, silicones, betaines)

SmartSolve encompasses a family of environmentally friendly water-soluble paper materials that are produced in multiple thicknesses, coatings and configurations. Bio-based materials are the foundation of SmartSolve's products, providing an ecologically sound solution to paper and packaging needs.

Bioplastic polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a group of polymers with wide applicability that can replace several of the most used fossil-based plastics, including polythene, polypropylene and polyurethane. It is 100% biobased as well as biodegradable in both soil, marine, aerobic and anaerobic environments. However, they are relatively expensive to produce using existing methods. Through the implementation of Bioextrax’s production technology, the cost of PHAs can be halved, making it competitive with fossil-based alternatives, while also making the production process more environmentally friendly.

Bioextrax has developed a completely bio-based process to hydrolyze chicken and turkey feathers to produce keratin rich microfibers. The microfibers are first-of-its-kind and can only be produced with the Bioextrax patent-pending method. The fibers are strong, have low density, and possess good absorption and resilient properties (including high thermo-stability). Further, they are biodegradable and does not cause any environmental pollution. The fibers are also cheap to produce using a chemical-free technology, and based on a readily available raw material.

Cyrene is a bioderived dipolar aprotic solvent and a safe alternative to petrochemical derived solvents such as NMP, DMF and DMAC

Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a non-phthalate cosmetic ingredient for skin care. Triethyl Citrate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient with excellent skincare properties manufactured from nature-derived agro resources. It is non-toxic, eco-friendly and bio-degradable made from 100 % renewable carbon source. The ingredient is suitable for several applications such as personal care, health care, food and beverage, industrial applications, cleaners and detergents.

Plasticizers are used to make plastic softer and more flexible. The most commonly used plasticizers for PVC are phthalates. However, there are concerns regarding toxicity of certain phthalates. This causes an increasing pressure from both public authorities and customers to shift toward the use of phthalate-free alternatives. Proviron is helping this transition by offering high-quality non-phthalate plasticizers.

Proviplast 2724 is a non-phthalate plasticizer that performs as a primary plasticizer and is especially well-suited to extrusion and calendaring processes. It is an alternative to traditional PVC plasticizers in sensitive applications, such as toys or play mats.

Plasticizers are used to make plastic softer and more flexible. The most commonly used plasticizers for PVC are phthalates. However, there are concerns regarding toxicity of certain phthalates. This causes an increasing pressure from both public authorities and customers to shift toward the use of phthalate-free alternatives. Proviron is helping this transition by offering high-quality non-phthalate plasticizers.

Proviplast 2624 is a non-phthalate plasticizer that is an excellent choice in specialty applications such as food contact cling film. It can also be used as co-plasticizer in applications like flooring and conveyor belts.

Zelan™ R3 / Teflon EcoElite™ finish is the first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated repellent finish with the following benefits: • Up to three times more durable than original non-fluorinated repellents • Contains 60 percent renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D6866-12) and is recognized as a USDA certified biobased product • bluesign® approved, meeting the strict ecological and toxicological requirements of the bluesign® criteria • GOTS approved input finishing chemical

Vienna Textile Lab fabricates organic colors made from naturally occurring bacteria in order to provide the most sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional synthetic colors. The dyes will be sold to dye houses, chemical companies, the fashion industry and product designers. Bacterial dyes fill a gap, since neither animal or plant-based dyes can compete with synthetic dyes.

Kieserol KF13 BIO parts cleaner is a non-hazardous product made from biodegradable detergent and a mixture of special microorganisms.

Cleaning tables/ parts cleaner

This product is a product specially developed for cleaning tables/parts cleaner, which is used for the immediate degreasing and degreasing of metal and plastic parts. The unique bioactive formula contains special bacterial strains. It contains less volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than traditional vanity cleaners.

Kitchen ventilation ceilings / extractor hoods

The product is also successfully used in the cleaning of kitchen ventilation hoods / hoods.

Kieserol KF13 BIO parts cleaner is non-flammable, low-foaming and contains corrosion protection. It is safe and non-toxic. Removes volatile organic compounds and replaces the oil separator. In addition, the cultures are not genetically engineered.

Please aks for safety data sheet.

Boost the performance of your cleaning formulations by rapidly penetrating your most challenging soils. Market Applications include: 

• Metal Cleaning
• Industrial and Institutional Degreasing
• Transportation
• On-shore and Off-shore Degreasing
• Industrial Food Processing

Reduce d-limonene dependence while providing price and supply stability without impacting formulation performance. Market Applications include: 

• Asphalt and Tar Removal
• Crude Oil and Crude Oil Deposits
• Metal Degreasing

Excellent cleaning effect.

Based on surfactants from coconut oil.

Biodegradable in accordance with EC Regulation No. 648/2004.

4 different washing products - depending on the fabric.

HeiQ continues to redefine freshness for textile by introducing the world’s first bio-based, non-antimicrobial, non-silver-based textile odor control technology – HeiQ Fresh FFL, which is based on a biopolymer derived from 100% renewable source. This wash-resistant, biodegradable textile finishing stops bad smell before it emerges on textile.

Bio-based 5-HMF has the potential as economically and ecologically interesting formaldehyde substitute in UF, MF and PF resins

Elevance Inherent® C18 Diacid is a commercially available long-chain diacid. Its unique 18 carbon, hydrophobic backbone can be leveraged to deliver improved water and solvent resistance in a diverse range of applications. Market applications include:

• Coating & Adhesive additives
• Cross linking applications
• Specialty monomer for copolymer applications

Explore a new family of bio-based specialty polyols with high performance and a low viscosity profile that enables zero VOC and high solids formulations. Market applications include:

Adhesives and Coatings (Solvent and Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD))

AG6206 is a low foaming alkylglucoside, excelling in high caustic and high cloudpoint formulations.

Readily biodegradable and approved by CleanGredients and Safer Choice.

Dissolvine® GL is a high-performing chelating agent produced from monosodium L-glutamic acid (MSG) which is a biobased naturally occurring amino acid.

Readily biodegradable and offers a high solubility over a wide pH range without sensitizing human skin.

Dissolvine® GL meets the requirement as a safer chemical by the U.S. EPA’s Design for the Environment program and CleanGredients as well as being recognized as safe by numerous international institutions.

Ethyl-L-lactate is the ethyl ester deriving from L-lactic acid which is produced through the bio-fermentation of corn and is featured in high optical purity, colorless clear liquid, light characteristic odor, it’s miscible with most organic solvents, and can completely dissolve in water.

Saltex BioFill™ is a planted-based infill material for artificial turf that is extracted from sugar cane. It is industrially processed and completely organic, biodegradable and recyclable. It is produced carbon neutral in a controlled environment and based on non-GMO renewable feedstock. It complies with REACH as an article. When Saltex BioFill™ migrates out of the field this will have no impact on the environment. The material is certified biodegradable and will break down in seawater.

Piñatex® is made of fibre from the leaves of the pineapple plant. These leaves are discarded from the pineapple harvest, so the raw material requires no additional environmental resources to produce. 

vibers is a new high tech material from nature, made out of Elephant Grass.

A biobased and biodegradable alternative to plastics.

viber consumer goods include plates, bowls, pots and bekers.

vibers is a new high tech material from nature, made out of Elephant Grass.

A biobased and biodegradable alternative to plastics.

vibers is available for production companies as granulate for injection moulding or foil for thermoforming.

Gluten free and tested according to EU 10/2011 directive for food contact.