Polymers and Esters

The list of polymer and ester based products is unlimited—from durable sealants and paints to transmission fluid, food packaging, and hand cream. Adipic acid, a key intermediate of many polymers and esters, has traditionally been produced using fossil fuels. As these petroleum sources become increasingly scarce and more erratically priced, manufacturers are seeking a practical alternative. Myriant has that alternative today.

Our bio-succinic acid can be used as a replacement for petroleum-based adipic acid. Made from renewable feedstocks that replace barrels of oil with pounds of renewable feedstocks, our bio-succinic acid improves the environmental footprint and price stability of your raw material supply chain.

Using our bio-succinic acid in your formulation is virtually seamless, yet the business impact is tremendous, offering a reduced carbon footprint with no compromise in performance.

Adipic acid, which is derived from benzene, is a main ingredient in a wide range of applications to produce polymers for the production of electrical tapes, tank liners and flexible foams. Supply shortages and high prices of benzene have led to volatility in supply and cost of adipic acid. Bio-succinic acid which can be sold as a replacement for adipic acid offers a green alternative with less price and volatility.