1 December 2016
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Amyris, Inc. today announced
that it has executed with its long-time partner
a multi-year extension to their collaboration agreement
for the use of Amyris's Biofene® branded ß-Farnesene
in liquid farnesene rubber ("LFR")
and farnesene-based elastomer applications.
This collaboration, which originally began in 2011,
features increased farnesene supply to Kuraray
and joint marketing of products
to industry and end-customers.
Amyris's sugar cane-derived Biofene
forms the basis for a wide range of products
varying from specialty products such as
cosmetics, perfumes, detergents and industrial lubricants,
to transportation fuels such as diesel and jet fuel.
As a tailor made pure hydrocarbon
it provides numerous advantages
when compared to petroleum-based oils
and chemicals and is renewable,
contributing to a sustainable future.
Kuraray's recent technological successes
with rubber containing farnesene includes
an enhanced synthetic additive for tire manufacturers.
Its novel LFR and other farnesene-
containing rubber materials add substantial grip
and cornering capability to tires,
particularly in cold, snow and ice conditions.
In addition,
its hydrogenated styrenic-farnesene copolymer
("HSFC") has demonstrated
superior shock absorption in products
ranging from footwear to specialty construction materials.
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