Arkema, Catalyxx to Develop New Value Chain for Low-Carbon, Bio-Based Acrylic Resins

Sustainability Arkema, Catalyxx to Develop New Value Chain for Low-Carbon, Bio-Based Acrylic Resins

2025-09-24 Source: Press release Arkema 2 min Reading Time

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The partnership between Arkema and Catalyxx aims to accelerate the production of low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by making use of proprietary technology. Catalyxx intends to develop an innovative industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols while Arkema is assessing the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins with lower carbon footprint.

The collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology. (Source: © Dee karen - stock.adobe.com) — The collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology.
(Source: © Dee karen - stock.adobe.com)

Paris La Defense/France – Arkema and Catalyxx, an innovator in bio-based chemicals, have recently announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology.

Catalyxx is planning to build a first-of-its-kind industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol. These bio-alcohols, based on a patented technology have been validated at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain and offer a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives.

Arkema is evaluating the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins with lower carbon footprint. These resins will serve high-performance applications in coatings, adhesives for new energy solutions, e-mobility, living comfort, and sustainable infrastructure markets.

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“This partnership is fully aligned with Arkema’s strategy and ambition to deliver ever more sustainable solutions to our customers,” said Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Arkema Coating Solutions. “By working with Catalyxx, we strengthen our ability to reduce the carbon footprint of our materials and meet the growing demands of environmental regulations and green building certifications.”

"This project is a major milestone for Catalyxx, and we value the trust and shared vision we’ve built with Arkema over the past few years" said Joaquin Alarcón, Founder and CEO of Catalyxx. "This new step reinforces our common interest in advancing sustainable materials and supports the continued development of our first commercial plant."

This project marks a key milestone in the transition toward more responsible materials and reinforces Arkema’s commitment to replacing fossil-based raw materials with renewable alternatives—without compromising performance.

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