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EcoSphere Biopolymer

EcoSphere® biolatex® binders are in commercial use around the world. They are providing cost savings and price stability, while improving quality, productivity and performance as well as delivering environmental benefits. Following the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, EcoSphere is designed and manufactured without leaving a sizable carbon footprint or generating harmful by-products.

Bio-based binder systems that work

EcoSphere bio-based binders have been in production with many of the paper and paperboard industry's largest manufacturers since 2008. To date, we have sold more than 100 million pounds (or 45,000 dry metric tons) of EcoSphere biopolymer products to customers around the world. We offer three commercial grades of EcoSphere, each of which is engineered for specific customer requirements.

 

Application Recommended Product Features Technical Data Sheets & MSDS Product Samples
Coating binder for paper and paperboard EcoSphere®
2202
  • Substitute from 25-80% SB latex
  • Fully compatible within current formulation
  • Excellent coater runnability
  • Very good binding strength
  • Excellent water retention
  • Allows for removal of thickener
Request TDS & MSDS for EcoSphere 2202 Request a Sample of EcoSphere 2202
Coating binder for paper and paperboard EcoSphere®
2260
  • Substitute from 25-80% SB latex
  • Fully compatible within current formulation
  • Lower viscosity allowing for higher solids content
Request TDS & MSDS for EcoSphere 2260 Request a Sample of EcoSphere 2260
Coating binder for paper and paperboard EcoSphere®
2330
  • Substitute from 25-80% SB latex
  • Fully compatible within current formulation
  • Reduces dusting on calenders, particularly supercalenders
  • Excellent binding strength
  • Excellent water retention
  • Allows for removal of thickener
Request TDS & MSDS for EcoSphere 2330 Request a Sample of EcoSphere 2330
Coating binder for paper and paperboard EcoSphere®
2326
  • Replaces both binder and cationic fixative in inkjet coating formulations
  • Allows simplification in procurement and coating preparation
  • Suitable for range of high speed commercial inkjet paper grades printed with dye-based or dye/ pigment based inks
  • Fully compatible with anionic inorganic pigments and other anionic additives used
  • Excellent binding strength and water retention
  • Unique opportunity for cost savings
Request TDS & MSDS for EcoSphere 2326 Request a Sample of EcoSphere 2326

Improve runnability, printability and coating efficiency

EcoSphere biolatex binders enable low viscosity at a comparably high shear rate. This combination has been proven to help manufacturers boost runnability and machine throughput for better line utilization.

EcoSphere has also been proven to help customers improve product performance in paper products and can increase:

  • Opacity
  • Brightness
  • Whiteness
  • Stiffness
  • Binder strength

EcoSphere has also enabled clients to reduce or eliminate rheology modifiers and thickeners in their formulation, resulting in overall cost reductions and formulation simplification.

Stabilize your supply chain costs with renewable ingredients

EcoSphere is a bio-based latex binder made from renewable feedstock such as carbohydrates and proteins. Compatible with SB latex, formaldehyde and PVP, EcoSphere exhibits superior performance characteristics at a lower cost. Also, since EcoSphere is often shipped as a powder, we can deliver significant transportation cost savings compared to liquid binders.

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