Bio-based Epichlorohydrin
100% bio-based epichlorohydrin (ECH) from Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (part of the AGC Group), is produced using an innovative and patented process based on glycerol. Glycerol is a renewable feedstock and a by-product of biodiesel and oleochemical production. It offers significant environmental advantages compared to propylene-based ECH from fossil fuel.
Features
- Produced using 100% renewable carbon
- Offers a 61% reduction in GWP (Global Warming Potential)
- Consumes 57% less energy
Applications
- Epoxy resins
- Cationic Reagent
- Paper chemicals
- Water treatment chemicals
- Surfactants
- Optical lens monomers
- Synthetic rubbers
- Pharmaceutical ingredients
- Electronics industry (press oils, cutting oils, silicone oils, fluxes, greases, waxes & asphalt pitches)