Recently, OQ Chemicals GmbH launched "OxBalance Isonononanoic Acid", the world's first commercially available isononanoic acid produced from bio-based and recycled raw materials, and certified by ISCC PLUS. With a bio-based content of over 70%, the new product offers manufacturers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional isononanoic acid. In order to meet the growing demand for carboxylic acids, OQ Chemicals has recently invested in a capacity expansion project in Germany. Isononanoic acid is widely used in the production of various industrial and consumer products such as energy-saving lubricants, plasticizers and surfactants.
The demand for bio-based raw materials is increasing in different industries," said David Faust, executive vice president of carbonyl performance chemicals at OQ Chemicals. Therefore, the launch of our ISCC PLUS certified OxBalance isononanoic acid is an important milestone in our journey toward sustainable chemical production. Our OxBalance products have the same specifications and quality and are a direct alternative to traditional carboxylic acids. With consumer demand for greener products, we see a great opportunity for our customers to move from fossil feedstocks to sustainable feedstocks without sacrificing quality or performance.
Dr. Oliver Borgmeier, CEO of OQ Chemicals, added: "At OQ Chemicals, we are proud to be the first company to offer bio-based isononanoic acid. For us, this is the logical next step in our journey toward greater sustainability. Our goal is to make our mass production processes more environmentally friendly, efficient and sustainable, while reducing emissions. As we expand our portfolio of bio-based carbonyl carbonyl characterized chemicals such as carboxylic acids, we invest in capacity expansion and explore new ways to innovate and improve our chemical production processes.
