Alteqo – Green Solvents
Alteqo is a Dutch–Belgian company that produces renewable, bio‑based solvents by converting glycerol, a by‑product of biodiesel production. Established in 2021 and already scaling up to produce around 20 000 tonnes annually, the company aims to become a global leader in green solvents. Its flagship products—Glycamal and Glycasol—are derived from glycerol and provide high performance for detergents, coatings, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, while being non‑toxic and readily biodegradable.
- Company Snapshot: Alteqo converts glycerol into bio‑based solvents and operates a plant producing roughly 20 000 tonnes per year.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Glycamal and Glycasol solvents (87 % and 68 % bio‑based) for detergents, inks, coatings, injectable drugs, cosmetics and agrochemicals.
- Primary Applications: Household and industrial detergents, coatings, pharmaceuticals and pesticide formulations.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Non‑toxic, biodegradable solvents that perform comparably to fossil‑derived solvents. Manufacturing capacity is scalable with planned expansions.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Upcycling glycerol reduces waste and carbon footprint; ongoing research aims to secure GMP registration for pharmaceutical use.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Target offers safer, sustainable solvent alternatives that maintain performance and support regulatory and consumer expectations.
