The startup manufactures bio-based propylene glycol from renewable glycerin, providing a cost-effective alternative to petroleum-derived products. This approach enables clients to utilize a versatile and abundant resource for high-value chemical applications, reducing reliance on expensive fossil fuels.
Funding
$17M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The production of propylene glycol, a chemical used in numerous consumer and industrial products, relies heavily on petroleum-based processes, contributing to carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Traditional methods also often involve hazardous acids and exotic catalysts, leading to higher capital and operational expenditures.
Solution
Ayas Renewables provides a sustainable alternative by manufacturing bio-based propylene glycol from renewable glycerin and sorbitol, byproducts of vegetable and tallow processing and biorenewable fuel production. Their proprietary, patented processes enable the creation of cost-effective, drop-in replacements for petrochemicals without requiring changes to existing manufacturing processes. The company's second-generation vapor phase process operates at low temperatures and pressures, eliminating the need for hazardous acids and exotic catalysts, resulting in lower CAPEX and OPEX. Ayas' bio-propylene glycol is a 99.9% pure, U.S. Pharma Grade product that is 100% bio-based and biodegradable, offering an environmentally friendly alternative for various applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and consumer products industries seeking sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to petroleum-based propylene glycol, as well as industrial sectors such as construction and transportation looking for environmentally friendly solutions.
Features
- Proprietary, patented process for converting renewable glycerin and sorbitol into propylene glycol
- Second-generation vapor phase process operating at low temperatures and pressures
- Drop-in replacement for petrochemical-derived propylene glycol, requiring no process changes for end-users
- 99.9% pure, U.S. Pharma Grade propylene glycol
- 100% bio-based and biodegradable product
- Production process avoids the use of hazardous acids and exotic catalysts
- Lower capital and operational expenditures compared to traditional methods
- Potential for bolt-on processes and new biorenewable products