Bio-based, petroleum-free ingredients formulated for higher performance.

Our bio-based ingredients give today’s leading manufacturers the ability to replace
petroleum-derived materials with high-performance, biodegradable solutions that can
significantly reduce the environmental impact of their products.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Loudon, Tennessee USA has been producing bio-based PDO since November 2006. The technology is here today.

Susterra^® propanediol

Susterra^® propanediol is a specialty glycol that offers a non-petroleum alternative for end uses that desire a bio-based product—without sacrificing performance or quality. It is a 100% renewably sourced propanediol for a wide range of industrial applications including polyurethanes, functional fluids and unsaturated polyester resins.

Zemea^® propanediol

Skin-friendly, natural and petroleum-free glycol alternative for the cosmetics and personal care market. Zemea^® is also used as a natural solvent in the laundry and cleaning products market.

Reducing environmental impact

How industrial biotechnology is revolutionizing manufacturing.