Pilot Chemical & Novvi to bring new sustainable surfactant technology to North America

In partnership with Novvi, Pilot will supply CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin sulfonates to the North American household, industrial, and institutional (I&I), and personal care (PC) markets. CalCare® AOS biobased technology will enable customers to meet sustainability goals without compromising performance across a range of applications.

The partnership leverages Novvi's bio alpha olefin technology and commercial-scale feedstock supply with Pilot's reputation as an alpha olefin sulfonator and anionic surfactant provider. Through the Novvi partnership, Pilot is the sulfonator and marketing channel for biobased alpha olefin sulfonates in North America for the household, I&I, and PC markets. It will produce CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin sulfonates at commercial scale in its Middletown, Ohio, facility.

'Novvi has been a leader in bringing innovative, sustainable feedstocks to commercial scale for a range of industries,' said Richard Rehg, VP-Commercial of Pilot Chemical Company. 'We are pleased to partner with Novvi to be the first to bring biobased alpha olefin sulfonates to the North American household, I&I, and PC markets.'

'Pilot Chemical is the ideal partner in this space, combining unmatched expertise in sulfonation and a proven track record in surfactant innovation,' said Jeremy Austin, SVP Product Strategy & Market Development of Novvi. 'We are excited to collaborate with Pilot to refresh a trusted surfactant technology — now made from sustainable feedstocks — in the North American market, meeting today's demand for performance and environmental responsibility."

CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin surfactants have the performance of traditional synthetic alpha olefin sulfonates with the added benefit of being fully biobased. These high-performance, sulfate-alternative surfactants are excellent for use in a range of cleaning and rinse-off personal care applications. Commercial quantities will be available starting in the second half of this year.

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Source: Pilot Chemical