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LANXESS expands portfolio with bio-based plasticizers BioAmber's ethylen-sugar-based succinic acid to substitute phtalates LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to renewable raw materials. The German specialty chemicals company aims to produce phthalate-free plasticizers from bio-based succinic acid from 2012 onwards.

Lanxess, BioAmber team for bio-based plasticizers It has been a busy year for news of new non-phthalate plasticizer supply. The latest announcement comes from plastics and chemicals supplier Lanxess, which is working with BioAmber to develop plasticizers from bio-based succinic acid.

Bioplasticizer deal with Lanxess Shortly after announcing the deal with NatureWorks, global engineering polymer company, Lanxess, announced that it would invest $10 million in BioAmber. The two companies have developed phthalate-free plasticizers, with market entry expected later this year.

According to Lanxess, the global market for phthalate-free plasticizers is currently estimated at 1.3 billion ($1.8 billion U.S.) with an annual growth rate of approximately 7 percent. As a result of legal initiatives, demand for phthalate-free plasticizers is rapidly growing in markets such as North America, Western Europe and Japan.

LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to renewable raw materials. The German specialty chemicals company aims to produce phthalate-free plasticizers from bio-based succinic acid from 2012 onwards. Its strategic partner is the U.S. company BioAmber Inc. based in Minneapolis Minnesota.