Fibrillated cellulose powder
Fibrillated cellulose represents a transformative biodegradable ingredient rapidly growing in personal care, homecare and other industrial segments due to its unique rheological and physical performance. Fibrillated cellulose is typically produced as a low-solids suspension (2 - 10%), making transport economically inefficient and creating downstream processing challenges due to the high volume of water.
Sappi's latest innovation, Valida dry powder, is one of the first fibrillated cellulose products available in a powder form. The dry Valida is easy to disperse and convenient to use. It eliminates supply chain and downstream application challenges. In the meantime, the same performance as the hydrated version of the product is maintained.
Sappi is looking for partners that are interested to explore this breakthrough technology in shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fabric softener, scent booster, and barrier coating applications. Sappi is happy to be part of the development and scale-up cycle, sharing its vast experience and know-how with respect to processing, performance and troubleshooting for our fibers.
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About Sappi biochemtech B.V.
Sappi Biochemtech B.V. is a subsidiary of the global forest products group Sappi, operating as part of its wider biomaterials and biotechnology strategy. The company focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of high-value, sustainable materials derived from wood fiber and side streams of the pulping process. Its operations are closely integrated with Sappi’s broader innovation initiatives, which utilize advanced processing technologies to transform natural wood resources into specialty chemicals, high-performance cellulose products, and renewable alternatives to petroleum-based materials.
These biomaterials, such as the Valida nanocellulose brand, are engineered to provide functional benefits like reinforcement, stabilization, and rheology modification across diverse industrial sectors. By extracting these high-performance ingredients from renewable wood resources, the company enables customers and partners to transition toward a bio-based circular economy. Its products are currently utilized in applications ranging from personal care, cosmetics, and animal health to industrial uses such as paints, coatings, adhesives, and construction materials like concrete. The organization's work is driven by a commitment to sustainable innovation and resource efficiency, leveraging natural materials to meet the rising global demand for environmentally conscious industrial additives and ingredients.
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