The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Itaconix

Itaconix leverages plant-based itaconic acid to produce safer, non-persistent chemistries for a line of 17 specialty ingredients. The company projects approximately $9 million in 2026 revenues, supported by high annual growth in cleaning and consumer product markets. Data highlights indicate that their itaconate polymers offer 100% biogenic carbon and superior scale inhibition compared to traditional acrylic acid alternatives. By saving 3.7 grams of chemicals per dishwasher tablet, this technology could prevent 3,700 tons of waste from entering the environment for every one billion tablets sold.