Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announces the production of a renewable, biobased propylene glycol that meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and USDA Certified Biobased Product Label standards. ADM is the first company worldwide to make a biobased propylene glycol that complies with USP requirements.<\/b><\/p>\n
Available starting in November 2011, ADM\u2019s propylene glycol USP excipient grade has also earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label, ensuring the product contains 100% biobased content. The product will be sold under the trade name EVO-100\u2122 and sales will commence over the next few weeks. <\/p>\n
“ADM recognizes the increased demand for biobased products that reduce carbon footprint while maintaining functionality,\u201d said Paul Bloom, business director, Industrial Chemicals. “Our EVO-100\u2122, propylene glycol USP excipient grade delivers an industry-first product that will help our customers meet the demand.\u201d<\/p>\n
The biobased propylene glycol facility began start-up operations in late March 2011 with industrial-grade, biobased propylene glycol production. Since that time, ADM has ramped up the plant\u2019s production capacity and worked toward adding production of propylene glycol which meets USP specifications. “Our propylene glycol facility is an example of the way ADM continues to expand our value-added products portfolio while demonstrating our commitment to safety, teamwork and achieving superior results,\u201d said Bloom.<\/p>\n
From excipients in Pharmaceuticals, to stabilizers in animal feed, ADM\u2019s propylene glycol USP excipient grade has myriad applications. For more information on ADM\u2019s EVO-100\u2122 propylene glycol USP, its uses or other ADM industrial products derived from renewable resources, visit www.adm.com\/evolutionchemicals<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Evolution Chemicals\u2122<\/i><\/b>
ADM\u2019s Evolution Chemicals line of biobased industrial products is derived from renewable resources like corn and soy. Evolution Chemicals places ADM\u2019s industrial chemicals, such as isosorbide, propylene glycol, glycerin, industrial ethanol and ethylene glycol, under one product line. ADM has more than 100 years of experience producing industrial chemicals. The first product offered for sale by the Daniels Linseed Company in 1902 was linseed oil, which is still used in industrial applications such as paints and varnishes. Today, ADM\u2019s Industrial Chemicals group produces polymers, solvents and starches for industrial and consumer applications like paints, plastics, household cleaners and pharmaceutical excipients. <\/p>\n