Covestro and Reverdia develop bio-based TPU_Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) based on renewable raw materials_by chemwinfo

7 October 2015

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ABOUT REVERDIA

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Brochure for Polyester polyols & Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

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DETAILS

Covestro,

formerly Bayer MaterialScience,

and

Reverdia

have reached an agreement to jointly develop and promote

thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU)

based on renewable raw materials.

Covestro will employ Biosuccinium™ succinic acid from Reverdia

for the production of its Desmopan® -brand TPU 

for use in a variety of applications, including 

in the footwear and consumer electronics industries.

Biosuccinium™, produced at commercial scale since 2012

using Reverdia’s patented low-pH yeast technology, allows

Covestro to capitalize on years of research.

The company plans to expand its bio-based TPU production

in Taiwan to industrial scale.

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Contacts:

Covestro:

Dr. Frank Rothbarth,

Tel. +49 214 6009 2536

E-Mail: frank.rothbarth@covestro.com

Reverdia:

Kathryn Sheridan 

Tel. Europe: +32 496 116198

Tel. North America: +1 (202) 470 3239

E-Mail: ks@sustainabilityconsult.com

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