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DuPont Biomaterials becomes Covation Biomaterials
I am currently working on my Bio-Materials special report regarding M&A and the role of renewable chemicals in flavours and fragrances (F&F) industry when this news just came into my inbox. We now know that Huafon Group (or Huafeng according to its website) is the company who acquired DuPont Biomaterials after it was divested by … Continue reading
Protected: Presentation: Next Generation Glycerine Application
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Bio-succinic acid and PDO in polyols
Before I forget this news that came in last month (all the news and information I get, I write it up on Tecnon OrbiChem’s Bio-materials newsletter first), the bio-based polyurethane sector is certainly getting a lot of buzz and developments especially with the use of bio-monomers such as succinic acid, bio-1,3 PDO, bio-BDO, etc.). I am … Continue reading
METEX licenses bio-PDO tech to SK Chemicals
Before I leave for my vacation, let me post this interesting news about METabolic EXplorer’s (METEX) recent announcement about its partnership with South Korea-based SK Chemicals Co. Ltd. Instead of producing its own glycerine-based PDO (1,3 propanediol), France-based METEX decided to instead exclusively license its technology to SK Chemicals, and therefore the company has terminated … Continue reading
Universal Fibers to use Sorona®
Universal Fibers® and DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) have collaborated to produce and market carpet fiber using DuPont™ Sorona® renewably sourced polymer. The scope of the collaboration includes sales into the commercial, residential and automotive market segments. DuPont will provide its Sorona® polymer to Universal Fibers for their use in producing carpet fiber to be marketed … Continue reading
DuPont Tate & Lyle picks Archway Sales
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC has selected Archway Sales, Inc. as its distribution partner to represent the Susterra® 1,3-propanediol product line in the U.S. market. With the additional states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington added to its existing territory; Archway now covers the entire United States … Continue reading
DuPont Tate & Lyle partners with Symrise
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC has partnered with Symrise for the use of Zemea® USP propanediol as a carrier for compounded flavors. Zemea® USP propanediol is a natural, 100% bio-based solvent and humectant made from fermentation of glucose. It is marketed as an alternative to petroleum-based glycols and glycerin, where the product’s … Continue reading
DuPont Tate & Lyle’s bio-PDO use as food ingredient
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company has launched its first ingredient for the U.S. food market with its Zemea® USP propanediol as a natural solvent and humectant that can be used to replace petroleum-based propylene glycol or glycerin in a variety of food and beverage products. Zemea® USP is a natural, 100% biobased ingredient … Continue reading