Showa Denko picks Myriant as global supplier of biosuccinic acid

In Japan, Showa Denko K.K has chosen Myriant as its global supplier of biosuccinic acid. Under the terms of the supply agreement, SDK will utilize Myriant’s biosuccinic acid for the production of high-performance biodegradable polybutylene succinate, or PBS, a key polymer used in the production of bioplastics.  SDK produces PBS that they invented under the names Bionolle and Starcla, a key component used in the production of bioplastic products that include biodegradable mulch films and compostable bag applications.