TAGS: Environmentally Friendly Coatings
Braskem collaborates with NXTLEVVEL Biochem to leverage solvents’ marketing solutions made from renewable raw materials. The agreement began in January and will be concluded in nine months.
Expanding Solvents Portfolio for Latin America
NXTLEVVEL has vast experience in high-performance solutions in sustainable chemistry that, combined with Braskem’s efforts and dedication in developing chemical products, will be the starting point for further expanding
Braskem’s solvents portfolio for Latin America.
Fabio Barbosa, director of the Solvents business at Braskem, explains that the partnership encompasses solutions for segments such as paint and coatings, agrochemicals, homecare, personal care, and industrial and institutional cleaning. “
Our goal is to join forces to advance our strategy to diversify our feedstock profile and build a more sustainable world, while expanding our presence in the market,” he said.
“NXTLEVVEL and Braskem are collaborating to identify markets for derivatives of levulinic acid by leveraging the strength of our technology along with Braskem’s market leading position in solvents,” commented Aris de Rijke, CEO of NXTLEVVEL Biochem.
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NXTLEVVEL’s technology is highly innovative, proprietary and, for the first time, allows production of levulinate derivatives at industrial scale. The cornerstone is the patented biomass-derived levulinic acid technology and its esters, that enables the affordable production of biobased solvents and other biobased chemicals,” de Rijke notes.
In addition to seeking to be the representative in Latin America for NXTLEVVEL’s products, Braskem remains committed to developing proprietary renewable solvents. The solvents market in Latin America registers annual sales of 1.5 million tons, with approximately 55% of this volume sold in Brazil, where Braskem already holds a 25% market share.
Source: Braskem