Company Summary: Alteqo is a German company that specializes in innovative renewable chemistry, focusing on sustainable and high-performance solutions for various industries. As part of the OQ Chemicals group, Alteqo leverages OQ Chemicals’ expertise in oxo derivatives to develop a portfolio of bio-based and renewable chemicals. They are committed to contributing to the circular economy by producing sustainable solvents and other derivatives from renewable feedstocks, significantly reducing the carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives. Alteqo emphasizes its “renewable chemistry” approach, offering solutions that combine performance with environmental responsibility.
Main Markets: Alteqo’s renewable chemistry solutions target a range of industrial markets globally, including:
- Paints and Coatings: For use in sustainable paint and coating formulations.
- Adhesives: For environmentally friendly adhesive products.
- Sealants: For sustainable sealing applications.
- Printing Inks: For low-VOC and bio-based ink formulations.
- Chemical Industry: As sustainable building blocks for various chemical processes.
- Cosmetics: For use in personal care formulations.
- Cleaning Agents: For more environmentally friendly cleaning product formulations.
- Industrial Applications: Any application requiring sustainable solvents or chemical intermediates.
Main Products & Descriptions: Alteqo’s primary products are renewable solvents and other chemical derivatives, leveraging bio-based feedstocks:
- Alteqo™ ETAC (Renewable Ethyl Acetate): A bio-based solvent that offers high purity and versatility, suitable for a wide range of applications including coatings, adhesives, and inks. It provides a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to conventional ethyl acetate derived from fossil sources.
- Alteqo™ ATX (Renewable N-Propyl Acetate): Another bio-based solvent that serves as an alternative to conventional n-propyl acetate, offering similar performance with improved sustainability credentials.
- Alteqo™ BTX (Renewable N-Butyl Acetate): A bio-based version of n-butyl acetate, known for its strong solvency and use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications, now with reduced environmental impact.
- Alteqo™ IBTX (Renewable Isobutyl Acetate): A renewable isobutyl acetate offering a sustainable solvent solution for various industrial uses.
- Other Bio-based Esters: Alteqo is developing a broader portfolio of renewable esters and other chemical intermediates derived from sustainable sources, aimed at various industrial applications.
