Avantium and Will & Co Pursue Future FDCA Supply for CASE Markets
Avantium and specialty chemicals distributor Will & Co signed a capacity reservation agreement for furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from future plants using Avantium’s licensed technology. The companies are evaluating the bio-based chemical for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
Avantium plans to introduce Will & Co to prospective licensees. The volume and terms of any eventual supply would depend on a final agreement between Will & Co and the relevant producer.
The companies began working together in February and will continue application development while the capacity discussions proceed. Avantium will provide FDCA and technical support. Potential uses include alkyd resins for paints, polyester polyols and surfactants.
For developers of coating resins and polymers, the agreement connects FDCA application work with potential future manufacturing supply.
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