A collaboration between Proviron and Reverdia has resulted in the introduction of Provichem® 2511 Eco, a Di-Methyl-Succinate (DMS) that can be used as a solvent and a raw material for fine chemicals such as pigments and UV stabilizers. Biosuccinium™ is made from renewable resources and has a much better carbon footprint than several other fossil based chemicals - such as adipic acid or the petrochemical version of succinic acid. As a result, Provichem® 2511 Eco enables customers to improve the sustainability characteristics of their products. Biosuccinium™ based DMS, finds use in various applications such as pigments, UV stabilizers, solvents, flavours and fragrances. The unique features of DMS based pigments make them suitable candidates for usage in a large number of products such as inks, coatings, plastics, textiles and even in paints. Solvents made with DMS have good paint removal properties and they offer a potential sustainable alternative to dibasic ester (DBE) solvents or other fossil-based solvents. Biosuccinium™ will be produced in the world’s first large scale commercial plant for renewable succinic acid, in Cassano Spinola, Italy.
Wim Michiels, CEO of Proviron, commented: “This agreement is a perfect match with our mission to be a global supplier of renewable and sustainable solutions for specialty market challenges. Reverdia, having developed a unique proprietary yeast technology to convert sugars into succinic acid, is the best partner to work with for the development of derivatives from bio-based succinic acid. We believe this technology is able to provide bio-based succinic acid with the best-in-class quality, sustainability profile and economics. Various customers have already approved our Biosuccinium™ based Provichem® 2511 Eco samples, and they are now scaling-up. This is a very good start for the commercialization of this genuine “green” product and we see many more opportunities in the pipeline. We are also working on other Biosuccinium™ based derivatives, fitting well with our area of expertise and market focus.”
26-Mar-13 
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