Evaluated Alternative LIQUID - 100% ecological firefighting agent (A,B,C,D and F) LIQUID is a 100% ecological agent against all types of fires, composed of only 3 plants It is mixed from 0,2% to 3% with fresh water, seawater, or antifreeze It treats all types of fires A, B, C, D, and F
Evaluated Alternative Alternative to 2- ethylhexanoic acid in a range of applications Versatic™ Acid 10, a hazardless product, can replace 2-ethylhexanoic acid for use in paints, polyurethane foams, PVC plastics and more. More generally, it can be used as such, as an intermediate for organic derivatives, as a metallic salt and as an ammonium salt.
Evaluated Alternative MEKO replacement antiskinning MEKO needs to be replaced by non toxic alternatives in oxidative drying coatings, PU coatings (isocyanate blocking) and silane production.
Evaluated Alternative TMO – replacement to hydrocarbon solvents such as toluene TMO (2,2,5,5-tetramethyloxolane) is a non-peroxide forming ether solvent that can replace common hydrocarbon solvents such as toluene. TMO demonstrates the ability to produce high molecular weight radical-initiated polymers for use as pressure-sensitive adhesives. TMO is suitable for a wide range of applications including coating industry, reaction media and liquid-liquid extractions.
Evaluated Alternative CTO – Crude tall oil 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.
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENCIDE-MT Amine based Biocide SCHUTZENCIDE-MT is Quaternary compound free, aldehyde free biocidal amine having broad spectrum efficacy against bacteria, viruses & fungal attack
Evaluated Alternative KJCMPA-100®, an innovative solvent as NMP and DMF replacement KJ Chemicals Corporation of Tokyo launched the amid-ether type solvent KJCMPA-100 which can replace NMP and DMF for the solven market globally. Normal Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) and Dimethyl Formamide (DMF) are listed on the restricted substances list of REACH, due to concerns about their reproductive toxycity, anf their use and handling is currently restricted in Europe. KJCMPA-100 is a valid alternative to these solvents, thanks to its very high solubility efficency. Several studies has been conducted on KJCMPA-100, including prenatal toxicity, showing that it does not have reproductivity or teratogenic toxicity. KJCMPA-100 is REACH and TASCA registered, as well is registered in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. KJ Chemicals is represented for Europe by AlephChem
Evaluated Alternative High IQ® Repel non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents High IQ® Repel is a range of industry leading non-Fluorinated Sustainable Durable Water Repellents which complies with most regional and country legislations such as EU REACH and US TSCA, as well as complying with voluntary schemes such the requirements of bluesign®, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap (ZDHC) and the Restricted Substances Lists of the world’s most exacting global brands in addition to being suitable for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Evaluated Alternative NatSurFact All Natural BioSurfactant 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.
Evaluated Alternative Polyhydroxides (Polyols) Bio-replacements for polyesters, flexible and rigid foams, paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and more.
Evaluated Alternative Poly(propiolactone) 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.
Evaluated Alternative Isocyanates 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.
Evaluated Alternative Glacial Acrylic Acid Bio replacement for propylene-based glacial acrylic acid for polymers, acrylates, resins, plastics, fibers, paints, coatings, adhesives, elastomers and others.
Evaluated Alternative Cyrene a biobased alternative to NMP, DMF and similar solvents Cyrene is a bioderived dipolar aprotic solvent and a safe alternative to petrochemical derived solvents such as NMP, DMF and DMAC
Evaluated Alternative Highly Effective Chrome-free Corrosion Inhibitor for Coatings Using our patented and award-winning technology, Hexigone produces safer and smarter, corrosion inhibiting pigment which answers the industry’s search for a functional, highly effective and versatile additive to replace and exceed the performance of hexavalent chromate. Given REACH legislation banning the use of hexavalent chromate within the UK, Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating ‘smart’ coatings. Our additives will enable coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.
Request Bio-based surfactants with low aquatic toxicity Bio-based surfactants with low aquatic toxicity for use in formulated products including cleaning and cleansing products.
Evaluated Alternative Seyco Sperse SPW & SPW Conc: Anti-redepostion aid Seyco Sperse SPW & SPW Conc are industry leading, high performance anti-redeposition agents.
Evaluated Alternative Puralact® B3 sustainable lactide monomer for coating resins PURALACT® B3 is a unique, high purity cyclic di-ester monomer based on L-lactide. PURALACT® B3 will undergo a ring opening reaction in the presence of hydroxyl groups (initiator) and a catalyst, producing a 2° hydroxyl - and acid-group, to be built into resins.