Elevance scales renewable chems production run by 25X

In Illinois, Elevance reported having completed one million-pound (approximately 500 metric tons) production run of specialty chemicals made from renewable feedstocks. This is a significant increase from its previous 40,000-pound production runs (approximately 20 metric tons).  The one million-pound production run was conducted at toll manufacturing locations in the U.S. as Elevance finalizes construction at its Indonesian plant in partnership with Wilmar.

The specialty chemicals produced include alpha olefins and novel esters that will be used by Elevance’s customers in applications that include surfactants for detergents and cleaners, personal care products, lubricants and additives for lubricants and fuels.