ResiCare Announces Availability of the First Samples of the Non-Toxic, Bio-Based Molecule 5-HMF for Industrial Use
ResiCare Announces Availability of the First Samples of the Non-Toxic, Bio-Based Molecule 5-HMF for Industrial Use
ResiCare, a subsidiary of the Michelin Group, and IFPEN announced last November the development of a bio-based production process for the platform molecule 5-HMF. Non-toxic* and produced from plant-based fructose, this molecule offers industries a substitute for fossil-based products. The samples of the 5-HMF molecule produced by ResiCare are now available for industrial testing.
5-HMF is a particularly attractive platform molecule for the chemical industry, as it allows the replacement of fossil-based products with bio-based alternatives in numerous application areas: adhesives and resins, plastic polymers, solvents and acids, amines and amides, fuels and fuel additives, pharmaceuticals, and human and animal nutrition.
ResiCare, a subsidiary of the Michelin Group, develops and markets innovative adhesive resins that combine high performance, non-toxicity, and renewable materials. Initially developed for the tire industry, ResiCare technology is now expanding into a range of industrial applications (wood, insulation, abrasives, composites, etc.).
"We are very proud to be able to provide our industrial partners with these first samples of the 5-HMF platform molecule. We have just reached a key milestone in our production schedule. In the coming months, we plan to offer volumes that meet industrial needs." said Laurent Lemonnier, Deputy CEO of ResiCare.
*Contains no substances meeting the criteria for SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern), as defined by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
About ResiCare
ResiCare, a brand of the Michelin Group, develops and markets innovative adhesive resins that combine high performance, non-toxicity, and renewable materials. Initially developed for the tire industry, ResiCare technology is now expanding into a range of industrial applications such as wood panels, abrasive materials, insulation, and composites. ResiCare's ambition through its activities is to pave the way for a new chemistry that is healthier for both human health and the environment.
For more information: www.resicare.com
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