Green Solvents: Agrochemicals in Place of Petrochemicals
Another option to petrochemicals--a revolutionary development -- offers many opportunities to businesses without significant financial obligations but with the chance to improve results. Referred to as "green solvents," "environmentally friendly solvents" or "biosolvents," this family of products is known for its unique composition. Green solvents are based on high purity agrochemicals, which are derived from the processing of agricultural crops. Ethyl lactate, for example, is derived from processing corn.
VertecBio(tm), or ethyl lactate (ethyl alpha-hydroxy propionate), is the ester of lactic acid, a natural organic acid. Lactic acid is commonly used in cultured dairy products, salts, adhesives, general-purpose food additives, cosmetic products and in the manufacture of lactates. Lactate ester solvents are now being used in many industrial applications including specialty coatings, inks and cleaners.