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Figure 3 – Kitchen grease removal performance
Figure 4 – Solubility limits for avobenzone
Conclusion
Delivering on the four pillars necessary for success , the advance and commercialisation of levulinic acid derivatives provides new opportunities for formulators to reach goals that have been previously unattainable . Superior performance in applications like coalescing agents for waterborne coatings , solvents for paint stripping , ingredients for home care and solubilisers for personal care can all be achieved with this novel technology . The response from a wide range of formulators continues to validate the fact that these products successfully address unmet customer needs . The ability to produce them affordably at commercial scale makes adopting them an obvious choice . In addition , the health and safety profile of levulinic acid derivatives is a compelling argument for customers who are advancing their market position with products that are safe to use and safe for the environment . •
* NXT SOLV is a trademark of NXTLEVVEL Biochem , Inc .
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2 : California Code of Regulations , Title 8 , Section 339 , Hazardous Substances List , State of California Department of Labor Relations . Archived from original on 5 May 2008 . Retrieved 21 April 2008
3 : Glycol Ethers Fact Sheet , California Hazard Evaluation & Information Service . Archived from original on 18 August 2007 . Retrieved 29 October 2007
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Steve Block
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NXTLEVVEL BIOCHEM steve . block @ nxtlevvel . com www . nxtlevvel . com
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