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We're excited to announce Soltellus for Homecare has officially launched in the EU, in partnership with Univar Solutions at the SEPAWA Congress. We had great engagement at the show and look forward to working with new partners in this market. #homecare #sustainablehomecare #SEPAWA #autodish

We’re heading to Berlin for SEPAWA Congress 2025. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Lygos at our lecture and stop by booth #D538-540 to learn more and request a free sample of Soltellus™ 2101. On October 15th at 9:45 a.m. in Room 1, Daniel Almirall is presenting, “Sustainable Performance Polymers for Home Care.” This talk will explore the growing importance of biodegradable polymers in laundry and automatic dishwashing formulations, as regulations tighten and consumers demand products that perform well while minimizing persistence in the environment. Formulators have long faced trade-offs between the performance of traditional polyacrylates and the demand for safer, more sustainable alternatives. Advances in polymer design, such as Soltellus™ 2101, now make it possible to deliver high levels of cleaning, anti-redeposition, anti-spotting, and anti-filming performance while also meeting biodegradability requirements. If you’re attending SEPAWA, we’d love to connect. Stop by booth #D538-540 or join the session to see how higher performing biodegradable polymers are shaping the future of home care. https://bit.ly/4pWYyyJ #HomeCare #SEPAWA2025 #detergents #SpecialtyChemicals #sustainability #SEPAWA

Formulating sunscreens today involves more than UV filters. Products must balance stability, compatibility with diverse actives, and a skin feel consumers prefer, while also incorporating ingredients that address environmental stressors such as metals, pollution, and UV-induced free radicals. As personal care brands plan for new product launches in 2026 and beyond, Soltellus™ provides a proven, biodegradable, multifunctional option to strengthen protection, improve aesthetics, and enhance formulation flexibility. ☀️ Chelates trace metals that accelerate oxidative stress ☀️ Retains moisture and contributes to lightweight film formation ☀️ Improves mineral UV filter dispersion, reducing white cast and improving texture ☀️ Protects antioxidants to extend their effect Read more about the possibilities of Soltellus™ for your brand: https://bit.ly/3WxS4sk #PersonalCare #SunCare #CosmeticChemistry #SPF #sunscreen #skincare

Plastic waste from traditional superabsorbent polymers doesn’t just disappear. In many applications, especially those used in soil or rinsed down the drain, microplastics accumulate over time, disrupting ecosystems and raising regulatory concerns. Learn how bio-based superabsorbent polymers like Soltellus™ are designed to deliver high performance without leaving behind persistent plastic waste. With biodegradability built in, Soltellus™ offers manufacturers and formulators a better path forward across home care, hygiene, and agricultural markets. Read the blog, go to our links, blog posts. #SuperabsorbentPolymers #BioBasedPolymers #Microplastics #SustainableMaterials #GreenChemistry

Metal ions like calcium, copper, and iron are a hidden culprit in hair damage. They accumulate in cracked cuticles, dulling shine, shifting color, and undermining even the best salon treatments. Sodium polyaspartate (Soltellus™ 2501L) is engineered to change that. Its carboxylate-rich backbone chelates these metals, keeping them suspended in water so they can be rinsed away. The result: ✨ Reduced color fade in treated hair ✨ Smoother feel and easier manageability ✨ Better results from conditioning ingredients Unlike traditional chelants like EDTA, sodium polyaspartate is biodegradable and derived from amino acids, meeting both performance demands and sustainability goals in modern formulations. Read how it works: https://hubs.la/Q03JY8qB0 #PersonalCare #HairCare #HealthyHair #CosmeticChemistry #Sustainability

Listen to our webinar! From corn to cotton to specialty crops, growers are seeing measurable returns with Soltellus™, a biodegradable, plant-derived polymer designed to improve nutrient retention, root development, and stress resilience. In our recent check-in with growers and agronomy experts, they shared: 🌱 16 to 42 bushel corn gains across multiple regions 🌱 Faster emergence, stronger roots, and better canopy closure in soybeans and cotton 🌱 Improved nutrient efficiency and ROI in alfalfa, sugarcane, and specialty crops Whether applied in-furrow, foliar, or side-dress, Soltellus™ is helping growers strengthen crop performance while aligning with sustainability goals. Read more about new Soltellus™ takeaways and watch our webinar recording: https://bit.ly/3VCAW4B #AgTech #SustainableAg #agronomy #PrecisionAgriculture #sustainability

Most superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) used in diapers, period care, and incontinence products are petroleum-based polyacrylics. While effective, they raise concerns about microplastic persistence and dependence on non-renewable inputs. For engineers and product developers, this creates a challenge: how to maintain absorbency and comfort while reducing environmental impact. Polyaspartic SAPs, made from renewable corn-derived amino acids, deliver strong absorbency and retention with added water-binding sites while breaking down into natural materials instead of relying on petroleum. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3Iidlmz #hygiene #SuperabsorbentPolymers #MaterialScience #HygieneTech

Specialty crop growers face unique challenges when it comes to nutrient efficiency, root development, and water management. At the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia, California, we’ll be at Booth #32 to share how biodegradable, multifunctional polymer solutions like Soltellus™ are helping fruit, vegetable, and nut growers strengthen root systems, improve nutrient uptake, and drive measurable ROI in the field. Stop by to talk with our team about how plant-derived polymers are supporting sustainable growth and resilient yields in specialty crops: https://hubs.la/Q03JXYY70 #CropConsultantConference #AgTech #SustainableAg #SpecialtyCrops #agronomy

Lygos is proud of our continued partnership with the National Corn Growers Association. CEO Eric Steen participated in this week's World Bio Markets event, which featured #Soltellus.

Things are off to a great start in Minnesota with a 2nd year grower that is looking to replicate double digit yield increases in back to back years using Soltellus with their infurrow application. 🌽🌽🌽