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Impacts of petroleum-based solvents to environment

Petroleum-based solvents are liquids that can dissolve or extract other substances, such as grease, oil, paint, or ink. They are widely used in many industries and applications, such as cleaning, degreasing, printing, painting, and dry cleaning. However, petroleum-based solvents have a negative impact on the environment and human health, such as:

  • They are derived from non-renewable fossil fuels, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
  • They are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can evaporate into the air and cause air pollution, smog, and respiratory problems.
  • They are toxic and flammable, which can pose fire and explosion hazards, and cause skin irritation, eye damage, and nervous system disorders.
  • They are difficult to dispose of safely, and can contaminate the soil and water resources, and harm the aquatic life and biodiversity.

Therefore, it is important to reduce the use of petroleum-based solvents, and replace them with more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as water-based, bio-based, or enzymatic solvents. These solvents are derived from renewable sources, such as plants, algae, or waste, and have lower toxicity, volatility, and flammability. They can also improve the performance and quality of the products and processes that use them.

By using environmentally friendly solvents, you can help protect the environment and your health, and support the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy.

Benefits of Biobased solvents

Bio-based solvents are solvents derived from renewable biomass sources, such as plants, algae, or waste. Bio-based solvents have many benefits for the environment and human health, such as:

  • They can reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of synthetic solvents.
  • They can enhance the biodegradability and recyclability of solvents and the products that use them, and lower the pollution and toxicity of the waste streams.
  • They can improve the performance and quality of the processes and products that use them, such as cleaning, degreasing, printing, painting, and dry cleaning.

Bio-based solvents are the future of green and sustainable chemistry. By using bio-based solvents, you can help protect the environment and your health, and support the transition to a more circular economy.

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Our water-based chemicals are derived from renewable biomass sources, such as plants, algae, or waste, and that are dissolved or dispersed in water. They have several features that make them attractive for various applications. They can reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance the biodegradability and recyclability of the products. Our water-based products are 100% biodegradable which can apply to paints and coatings to act as a viscosity modifier and binder for water based paint and coating recipe. In addition to this, they can also offer some new functionalities like antimicrobial and antioxidant as well.

Product Core Function Features Description Biodegradability CO₂e Footprint Reduction
Biobased Fossil based Biobased Fossil based
Innoaqua-ARM A rheology additive for water based paint and coating A biobased and water soluble rheology modifier with steric stabiling effect and high PVC stability. 90% 10 – 60% >99% 0%
Innoaqua-BWR A synthetic binding agent for  water based paint and coating A biobased and water soluble binder with excellent water retention and strengthen additive for water based and coating 90% 10 – 60% >99% 0%

 

Product Core Function Features Description Biodegradability CO₂e Footprint Reduction
Biobased Fossil based Biobased Fossil based
Innosol-Citrus Excellent solvency for paints and coating A cost effective powerful biobased and biodegradable cleaner dervied from renewable resources.  A safe and perfect replacement for xylene and toluene cleaning solvents. 100% 10 – 60% >99% 0%
Innosol-EL A powerful mixing and cleanup agents for paints, coatings and inks A biobased and biodegradable ethyl lactate that leaves no residue behindand works well with complex formulations. It has food grade with highly purity (FCC – Kpsher and Halal Approved) 100% 10 – 60% >99% 0%
Innosol-PEL Versatile dissolving agents for direct replacement of petroleum based solvents A biobased and biodegradable cleaning agents with same or even higher cleaning power than petroleum based solvents like acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and others. 100% 10 – 60% >99% 0%
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  • Acetone
  • Butyl Cellosolve (2-butoxyethanol)
  • Cyclohexanone
  • Dibasic Ester
  • Tetrahydrofuran
  • MEK (Mehtyl Ethyl Ketone)
  • MIBK (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone)
  • Butyl Acetate
  • NMP (n-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone)
  • Toluene
  • Xylene