LG Chem will launch bio-acrylic acid derived from vegetable oil, leading the green material revolution

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LG Chemical plans to launch commercial production of bio-acrylic acid from vegetable oil in the second quarter. The technology is environmentally friendly and widely used, with an initial production capacity of 100 tons/year. The cosmetics industry is expected to become a key market.

LG Chem, a well-known South Korea chemical company, has announced an important innovation: it plans to start commercial production of 100 percent of its bio-acrylic acid from vegetable oils in the second quarter of this year. This move marks a solid step for LG Chem in the field of environmentally friendly materials.

Innovative Technology Leading Green Production

LG Chem's bio-acrylic acid project uses the organic compound 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3HP) as a precursor and is produced through a microbial fermentation process. This technology is not only environmentally friendly, but also has broad market prospects. It is worth noting that the 3HP strain and its fermentation technology have been awarded the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification of the bio-based product label last year, which adds an authoritative endorsement to LG Chemical's bio-acrylic products.

Capacity Planning and Market Layout

LG Chem's bio-acrylic acid project is set at an initial capacity of 100 tons per year. Faced with the growing global demand for environmentally friendly raw materials, the company said it would expand its production scale in a timely manner based on market feedback. In terms of market layout, LG Chem plans to first promote this innovative product in North America and Europe to meet the local market demand for green and sustainable materials.

broad application prospects

as a high-performance material, bio-acrylic acid has a wide range of applications. In the field of cosmetics, it can be used as an ingredient in direct contact with the skin to meet consumers' pursuit of plant-based and naturally derived ingredients. In addition, it can also be used to manufacture super absorbent polymers (SAP) in diapers, adhesives for electronic products and vehicles, coating materials, and environmentally friendly coatings. LG Chem expects the cosmetics industry to be one of the key markets for bio-acrylic.

Enterprise Strength and Future Prospects

LG Chem, headquartered in Seoul, has deep accumulation in the fields of petrochemicals, advanced materials and life sciences. The company also has a subsidiary focused on the battery business, further demonstrating its comprehensive strength in the chemical industry. For the bio-acrylic acid project, LG Chem said that it will continue to invest in research and development resources to continuously improve product quality and performance to meet the global market demand for green and environmentally friendly materials.

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