Kaumera for industrial applications

Many industrial products rely on synthetic polymers and binders. At the same time, increasing pressure to reduce dependence on fossil-based raw materials is driving manufacturers to develop more sustainable product portfolios.

Kaumera offers a bio-based alternative to synthetic binders for a wide range of industrial applications. This multifunctional biopolymer is available as both a gel and a powder. Its unique physicochemical properties make it particularly suitable for applications where conventional binders can be replaced by a more environmentally friendly solution.

For example, Kaumera can be used as a binder in coatings and engineered wood panels such as particleboard and fiberboard. It also has binding properties for dyes and pigments used in the textile industry.

Benefits of Kaumera

• Circular product derived from renewable resources—not from fossil feedstocks or mining
• Bio-based, renewable, and biodegradable
• Does not compete with food crops
• Formaldehyde-free
• Can be produced and supplied regionally
• Exempt from REACH registration as a polymer
• Favorable Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) compared to many synthetic raw materials

Modification routes

Kaumera is not a standard raw material. Every application requires different functional properties. Thanks to various modification options, Kaumera can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and supplied in the desired concentration and viscosity.

It can also be crosslinked to enhance properties such as binding strength. This allows us to develop a bio-based solution that fits seamlessly into your product formulation.