BIOREFINERY & CO-PRODUCTS
LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased: food-grade acetic acid from wood
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
First things first: The carbon footprint of Lenzing’s biobased acetic acid is less than 15 percent that of fossil-based acetic acid (CO₂ footprint generic acetic acid 1.29 kg CO/kg; LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased 0.18 kg CO/kg). This has been confirmed by an expert, third-party Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) report.
A biorefinery product of pulp production, LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased is purified in several steps, resulting in a food-grade acetic acid with a characteristic fruity smell. It also plays key roles in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to textiles to animal feed, and as a primary chemical. LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased is available in a range of concentrations, typically between 60 and 100 percent.
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
How you benefit from LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased
Botanic origin
LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased has BioPreferred® status from USDA, confirming that it’s 100 percent derived from wood.
Much smaller carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased is less than 15 percent that of fossil-based acetic acid.
Versatile and valued
Acetic acid is used as a condiment and food-preserving agent, a raw material and solvent in the chemical industry, a key ingredient in textile dyeing and finishing, and more.
Reliable production
LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased is manufactured in a stable, continuous process, 365 days a year. And, by the way, some customers have been partnering with us since 1983.
Certifications
All our production sites operate according to certified Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety systems under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 respectively.
Commitment to innovation
Lenzing is continually innovating and investing in sustainable biorefinery product & process technologies.
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