LG Chem’s biobased acrylic acid is made from 3-hydroxypropionic acid, produced by microbial fermentation of plant-based raw materials. The product retains the same molecular structure and properties as conventional acrylic acid while being entirely plant-based.
LG Chem developed its 3HP strain and fermentation technology in-house and last year earned the United States Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product label, confirming it as 100% biobased last year.
Biobased acrylic acid can be applied to various materials, including cosmetic ingredients that directly contact the skin, super absorbent polymers for diapers, adhesives for electronics and vehicles, coating materials, and eco-friendly paints.
“We expect bio-acrylic acid to be an innovative product that meets the sustainability needs of our customers and the market. We will continue leading the development of eco-friendly technologies,” said Song Byung-Keun, Senior Vice President and Head of Acrylates/SAP Business Unit at LG Chem.