What is bio-based resin?

A bio-resin is a resin that derives some or all of its constituent monomers from biological sources. Today’s sources are plant-based, usually corn or soybean by-products from bio-diesel fuel refinement. Other candidates include sugar cane, sugar beets, potatoes, lignocellulose, whey and algae.

Is there a biodegradable epoxy?

Yes, epoxy resin is biodegradable. On the other hand, thermoset, polyurethane, and fiberglass/polyester resins are not.

Is there environmentally-friendly resin?

Eco-resin is made from plant extracts or renewable resources. Because of this, they are non-toxic and renewable. While not as widely available as synthetic resins, these are the only environmentally-friendly resins but are also the most expensive.

Is epoxy resin plant-based?

But most epoxy thermosets are made with nonrenewable materials, and some contain substances that can potentially harm the environment. And because of their structures, they cannot break down or be recycled. Plant-based thermosets are commercially available but they are usually weak and easily break.

What is bio-based coating?

Bio resins are, partially or completely, based on monomers which are derived from biological sources. These resins have green appeal as they replace petrochemical based ingredients with plant-based alternatives. Use of bio-based raw materials in coatings is not a recent development.

Is bio resin sustainable?

Bioresin is sustainable and renewable, the principal component being vegetable oils. These commercial crops are carbon rich, fixing more atmospheric carbon dioxide, weight for weight, than any other plant material.

Is Ecopoxy really eco-friendly?

We are proud to offer bio-based, non-toxic epoxies as environmentally friendly answers our customers use to create, build and beautify the world around them.

What is natural epoxy?

Natural resin is a product that is derived from plants, contrary to a synthetic resin that is typically produced via chemical synthesis. Natural resins have been widely utilized in the field of mummification.

Is there a safer alternative to epoxy resin?

Hard plaster and concrete are excellent epoxy resin alternatives, and their use is not limited to small surfaces only. Unlike epoxy resin, concrete and plaster can be easily applied to large surfaces as well. Other great alternatives to epoxy resin include slush latex, metal, plastic, and alabaster.

Why is epoxy bad for the environment?

Epoxy resin is usually derived from petroleum products, which are toxic to the environment. If hazardous waste gets into rivers or streams, it will be harmful to the environment. There are pros and cons to each type of resin, but they both have an environmental impact in manufacturing epoxy resins.

What is a good substitute for epoxy resin?

Hard plaster and concrete are excellent epoxy resin alternatives, and their use is not limited to small surfaces only. What is this? Unlike epoxy resin, concrete and plaster can be easily applied to large surfaces as well. Other great alternatives to epoxy resin include slush latex, metal, plastic, and alabaster.

What is entropy bio resin?

As the industry’s First USDA BioPreferred Certified liquid epoxy resin product, the Entropy High Bio-Based Laminating Epoxy system delivers it all—a high bio-renewable content, green epoxy resin with low sensitizing ingredients for increased user safety.

What is bio epoxy resin?

A high performance bio epoxy resin which has over 35% of its molecular structure deriving from plant origin. Clear laminate. High mechanical properties. Excellent wetting out properties resulting in a low resin consumption.

What is bio-foaming epoxy?

New bio-foaming epoxy that allows ‘in situ’ production of a shaped low-density epoxy foam core. Two-part system with 37% bio-based carbon content. Offers good adhesion to a variety of materials and low water absorption. Particularly suited to foam cored components with lightweight glass, carbon or natural fibre laminates.

Why choose bio-epoxy?

No longer do we have to make due with toxic, difficult to work with epoxy which destroys both our health and our environment. Epoxy 2.0 are brands of Epoxy which is certified to be among the best in the class of sustainably produced Bio-Epoxy.

What is @epoxy2?

Epoxy 2.0 are brands of Epoxy which is certified to be among the best in the class of sustainably produced Bio-Epoxy. Epoxy has been reinvented. Toxin free, high performing and sustainable.