Emery Oleochemicals launches new biobased antifogging agent in North America

The use of NPEs is already banned by the European Union. While the phase-out of NPEs currently may be done on a voluntary basis in the U.S., large consumer companies like Wal-Mart are encouraging suppliers to reduce or even eliminate the use of NPEs due to their potential impact on human health and the environment.

Emery Oleochemicals Group is a leading producer of natural-based chemicals made predominantly from natural oils and fats such as plant-based oil and tallow. In addition to anti-fogging agents, its Green Polymer Additives product portfolio includes lubricants, plasticizers and viscosity depressants, antistatic and release agents made from sustainable materials. Acting as an antifogging agent, its biobased Loxiol A 4 Spezial, which has food contact approval, can be incorporated into the polymer during the extrusion process. By using this antifogging agent in food wrap, condensed water droplets are spread into a thin continuous layer of water, improving the transparency of the packaging and durability of the contents.

Loxiol^® A 4 Spezial is specifically designed to match the key properties and effective performance of NPEs typically used in these PVC foods wrapping films while providing a safe, renewable and readily biodegradable alternative. The use of LOXIOL^® A 4 SPEZIAL as an antifogging agent in agricultural films improves light transmission which results in higher plant growth rates, higher crop yields per plant, and earlier crop maturity.

According to Dr. Harald Klein, Global Business Director, Green Polymer Additives, Loxiol a 4 Spezial offers a highly efficient, phenol-free solution derived from 100% renewable raw material. “It adds another excellent local offering to our customers that further supports our vision to be ‘The First Choice in Sustainable Polymer Additives’ by offering high-performance and greener alternatives,” he said.

“Based on the advantages that Loxiol A 4 Spezial offers the market compared to NPEs, and by expanding our global manufacture of this product to now include capabilities at our bio-based ester production facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Emery is in an excellent position to supply and meet the local needs of our customers,” added Michael Hoppe, Senior Sales Manager at Emery Oleochemicals LLC.(KL)

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