Royalchem Expands Portfolio of Bio-Renewable Carbon Products to Meet Growing Sustainability Demands

Royalchem, a leading specialty chemicals provider, is proud to announce an expanded portfolio of products with high Bio-Renewable Carbon (BRC) content, addressing the growing market demand for sustainable chemical solutions across multiple industries.

Understanding Bio-Renewable Carbon Content

Bio-Renewable Carbon content (BRC%) measures the percentage of a product's carbon derived from renewable biological sources rather than fossil resources. This key sustainability indicator differentiates between "new carbon" from recent biological materials and "old carbon" from fossil sources.

"The shift toward materials with higher BRC percentages represents a fundamental transition in chemical manufacturing," says Jennifer , VP at Royalchem. "Products with elevated BRC content reduce dependency on finite fossil resources while often offering improved environmental profiles throughout their lifecycle."

Market-Leading BRC Products from Royalchem

Royalchem's expanded sustainable portfolio now includes numerous products with significant bio-renewable carbon content:

Surface Active Agents

• APG0810 (Alkyl Polyglucoside, CAS: 68515-73-1): 100% BRC, derived entirely from renewable resources including corn starch and coconut/palm kernel oils

• Dodecyl Polyglucoside (APG1214, CAS: 110615-47-9): 100% BRC, synthesized from glucose and plant-derived fatty alcohols

Amino Acids and Derivatives

• L-Lysine products (various salt forms): 100% BRC, produced through microbial fermentation processes using renewable carbohydrate sources

Organic Acids

• Lactic Acid (CAS: 50-21-5): 95-100% BRC, manufactured through bacterial fermentation of plant-derived carbohydrates

• Citric Acid Anhydrous (CAS: 77-92-9): 100% BRC, produced using Aspergillus niger fermentation

Specialty Esters

• Isopropyl Palmitate (CAS: 142-91-6): 84% BRC, combining bio-based palmitic acid from sustainable palm oils with conventional isopropyl alcohol

• Isopropyl Myristate (CAS: 110-27-0): 82% BRC, utilizing myristic acid derived from palm oil

Specialty Acrylates

• IBOMA (Isobornyl Methacrylate, CAS: 7534-94-3): 71% BRC, with the majority of carbon atoms derived from renewable pine oil resources, compliant with OECD biodegradation standards

• IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate, CAS: 5888-33-5): 65% BRC, derived from camphene, a natural product found in pine trees

These two products are widely utilized in high-solids coatings, automotive coatings, UV-curable coatings, optical coatings, and modified powder coatings, providing exceptional hardness, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and UV stability while maintaining excellent flexibility.

The Dual Advantage: Bio-Renewable and Biodegradable

Many of Royalchem's high-BRC products also demonstrate excellent biodegradability, meeting stringent OECD standards for ready biodegradation. This dual advantage addresses sustainability from both ends of the product lifecycle – renewable sourcing and environmentally compatible breakdown.

For example, our APG surfactants are not only 100% bio-based but also readily biodegradable, with degradation rates exceeding 80% within standard 28-day testing periods. Similarly, our organic acids and amino acid products combine complete bio-renewable content with natural degradation pathways.

Meeting Global Regulatory Frameworks

Royalchem's high-BRC offerings help customers meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and sustainability certifications worldwide. These products can support applications under frameworks such as the USDA BioPreferred Program in the US, and various European certification systems including "OK biobased" labeling that assigns star ratings based on bio-content percentages.

Industry Applications

Royalchem's bio-renewable portfolio serves diverse industries including personal care, home cleaning, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. The expanded offerings enable formulators and manufacturers to increase the sustainability profile of end products without compromising performance.

"As brands face mounting pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, incorporating ingredients with higher bio-renewable content represents a significant opportunity," adds Jennifer. "We're committed to helping our customers navigate this transition by providing high-performance, sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based chemicals."