Brenntag and GFBiochemicals enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Introduce Safer, more Sustainable Solutions to Europe's CASE Markets.

Brenntag, a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with GFBiochemicals to distribute its three Levulinate esters for the CASE markets in Europe. These sustainable and safer solvents are designed for industrial solvent-based coatings, paint removal formulations, and specialized solubility requirements in coatings.

GFBiochemicals is a pioneer in delivering high-performance, sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals at scale. Its RE:CHEMISTRY levulinate esters and ketals are derived from second-generation raw materials, such as agricultural waste from corncobs and bagasse—the fibrous residue left after crushing sugarcane or sorghum stalks. These solvents offer excellent solubility properties and provide a safer, biodegradable alternative to conventional fossil-based solvents with a reduced environmental footprint. They are non-flammable, free from aquatic and vapor toxicity, and environmentally friendly. Notably, CLEAN 300 stands out as a particularly safe, fully biodegradable, and label-free solvent under CLP hazard classification—a rare distinction in the solvent industry.

Dr. Annika Herbst, European Technical Business Development Manager Sustainable Products Brenntag Essentials, comments: “At Brenntag, we are continuously working on expanding our product portfolio of safer and sustainable solutions. The partnership with GFBiochemicals enables us to offer innovative solvents that meet the needs of our customers in various industries and offer a safer alternative for harmful solvents.”

Jan Weernink, CCO of GFBiochemicals, adds: “GFBiochemicals is excited to collaborate with Brenntag bringing our groundbreaking RE:CHEMISTRY products to the CASE sector. It’s essential that the coatings industry has commercially viable alternatives to damaging incumbent petrochemicals in order to meet ESG goals and support the Net-Zero Industry Act in Europe. We are proud to be making this possible. Our unique bio-based technology can enable product developers and formulators to create safer and more sustainable products that always deliver high impact. Via our partnership with Brenntag we aim to accelerate the de-fossilization of the coatings industry and lead the green chemistry revolution.”

Source: BRENNTAG