Bio-based polymers with new green technology

Cyclicor creates bio-based polymers using a novel green technology where both the production process and the final polymer are completely free from hazardous chemicals.

Our products can replace common polymers (like polycarbonate and polyurethane), which are based on chemicals that are toxic to both humans and environment.

We see a big interest from industry and we are currently collaborating with several industrial partners to further develop our products to adapt them to industrial production processes like foaming and extrusion.

Polycarbonate free from
bis-phenol A

Cyclicor has invented polycarbonate free from bis-phenol A (BPA), at present based on up to 70 % bio-based raw materials. The base raw material is sugar and starch from plants and trees.

We do this because:

  • BPA is a chemical that has an estrogenic endocrine disrupting activity.
  • EU has a wide ban on the use of BPA for infant feeding bottles on food packaging for small children.
  • BPA was identified as SVHC and included in the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for Authorisation.
  • BPA is classified in the EU as a substance that may damage fertility, may cause respiratory irritation, causes serious eye damage and may cause skin allergies.

Polyurethane free from isocyanates

Cyclicor has invented polyurethanes that are free from iso-cyanates, at present based on up to 70 % bio-based raw materials. The base raw material is sugar and starch from plants and trees.

We do this because:

  • Isocyanates can cause allergies on skin contact or inhalation, damage to the respiratory organs when vapours or aerosols are inhaled.
  • Certain isocyanates can cause cancer.
  • Some are also classified as environmentally harmful, as they are toxic to aquatic organisms.
  • There are always residues of free diisocyanate in pre-polymerised or blocked products.