I. Green and Sustainable Chemicals:

Types:

• Bio-based: Derived from renewable resources like plants and microbes.
• Biodegradable: Break down rapidly and safely in the environment.
• Low-VOC: Reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds, improving air quality.
• Recycled: Recovered and reused from waste materials.
• Water-based: Reduce reliance on petroleum-based solvents.
• Non-toxic: Minimize risks to human health and the environment.

GROUP 1:

1. Petrochemicals and Fuel Additives:

• Ethylene glycol, monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG), triethylene glycol (TEG), etc. (applications: antifreeze, coolants, heat transfer fluids, fuel additives).
• Provides ethoxylates, glycol ethers, and amines for fuel blending and refinery processes.
• Applications: solvents, fuels, chemical intermediates

2. Home and Personal Care:

• Surfactants, thickeners, emollients, and preservatives for shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lotions, etc.
• Fragrances, essential oils, and cosmetic colorants.
• Provides solvents and intermediates for personal care formulations.

3. Food and Beverage Processing:

• Food-grade glycols, propylene glycol, lactic acid, etc. (applications: thickeners, sweeteners, preservatives).
• Food emulsifiers, stabilizers, and enzymes for various food products.
• Other food additives.

4. Textile and Leather Industry:

• Textile dyes, sizing agents, softeners, and finishing agents.
• Leather dyes, waxes, and finishing chemicals.
• Solvents and intermediates for textile processing.

5. Construction and Infrastructure:

• Plasticizers for PVC pipes and fittings.
• Construction chemicals like water repellents, adhesives, and sealants.
• For building materials.

6. Methyl Soyate