Surfactants are present in most consumer products. The most familiar examples are shampoos, hand wash products and cleaning products in general. Switching to sulfate free surfactants improves the environmental profile, but can be a challenge.

One of the advantages of cellulosic materials compared to synthetic materials, is their environmentally friendly profile as well as their biodegradability.

Improved starch-based adhesives for corrugated boards.

Borregaard offers a variety of plant-based anionic dispersants for auto dishwasher (ADW) products. These are sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based anionic polymer ingredients, such as polyacrylic acid. Borregaard’s 100% bio-based Pionera products are derived from sustainably managed forests.

Improved mud-crack resistance and longer open-time.

Improved sag resistance for spray applied coatings

Borregaard´s additives reduce the tendency for mud cracking during drying by keeping the surface open.

Borregaard lignin biopolymers are multi-functional additives used in sun care formulations to improve stability and charge dispersion and impart a natural UV resistance. Several different mechanisms provide the following multi-functional properties.