ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND
Natural corn-based alternative to bisphenol A introduced
Agricultural crop processor Archer Daniels Midland (ADM, Decatur, Illinois / USA; www.adm.com) has introduced isosorbide, an industrial ingredient made from corn, as a potential alternative to the petroleum-based chemical bisphenol A in plastics and other applications.
ADM has introduced isosorbide under its “Evolution Chemicals” brand name in a technical grade (97% pure) and a polymer grade (99% pure). It can be used in applications including polyesters for inks, toners, powder coatings, packaging and durable goods; polyurethanes for foams and coatings; polycarbonates for durable goods and optical media; epoxy resins for paints; and detergents, surfactants and additives for personal and consumer products, the company says. Robert Broomham, business director for ADM’s industrial chemicals unit, said: “Today more than ever, people are seeking both consumer and industrial products that are safe and renewable. Isosorbide offers manufacturers a renewable alternative to the traditional chemicals found in many products.”
Bisphenol A has been the subject of much discussion recently over its safety – for most recent coverage see Plasteurope.com of 22.02.2010.
ADM has introduced isosorbide under its “Evolution Chemicals” brand name in a technical grade (97% pure) and a polymer grade (99% pure). It can be used in applications including polyesters for inks, toners, powder coatings, packaging and durable goods; polyurethanes for foams and coatings; polycarbonates for durable goods and optical media; epoxy resins for paints; and detergents, surfactants and additives for personal and consumer products, the company says. Robert Broomham, business director for ADM’s industrial chemicals unit, said: “Today more than ever, people are seeking both consumer and industrial products that are safe and renewable. Isosorbide offers manufacturers a renewable alternative to the traditional chemicals found in many products.”
Bisphenol A has been the subject of much discussion recently over its safety – for most recent coverage see Plasteurope.com of 22.02.2010.
19.08.2010 Plasteurope.com [217056]
Published on 19.08.2010