Anstar’s Biobased Spotlight: New Specialities
- michael.kinnear
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Historically, UV-curable formulations have relied on petrochemical-derived components to produce monomers, oligomers, and photoinitiators. While these non-renewable chemicals have played a key role in the industry for many years, there is a rapid shift towards sustainability. This transition is driving innovation for biobased alternatives and energy-efficient curing methods.
New for 2025, Anstar's portfolio includes biobased UV-curing raw materials offering up to 73% bio-content with our product ES-1101 Modified Soybean Acrylate. Other new technology includes biobased polyurethane acrylates and polyether urethane speciality oligomers offering up to 6 functionality and low viscosities. Anstar also offers biobased BPA-free alternatives to BPA epoxy acrylate.
The key areas of research explored by Anstar and collaborations with academic and industry partners include:
Plant-Derived Oils: Acrylates from soybean and castor oil now replace conventional monomers in resin formulations.
Lignin-Derived: Lignin-based monomers and oligomers enhance biodegradability and support environmental efforts.
Carbohydrate-Based Oligomers: Glucose and cellulose-based oligomers offer a renewable foundation for UV-curable resins.
Although UV technology already offers a more sustainable option, incorporating biobased materials further reduces reliance on petrochemicals, improving the environmental profile of cured products. These areas of research have helped Anstar develop many new products for 2025 and more will be added in the near future. Our bio-sourced acrylates are leading the way for sustainability in the market.
The key areas driving innovation in biobased ingredients in UV-curing technology include:
Market Demand: Consumers and businesses are increasingly demanding products with a lower environmental impact, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener technologies.
Environmental Regulations: Stricter European policies are limiting the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants, leading industries to seek eco-friendly alternatives.
Renewable Innovation: The development of biobased materials, derived from new renewable sources such as plant oils and lignin, provides sustainable substitutes for traditional petrochemical ingredients, with biobased products approaching parity on price and performance.
Anstar is committed to the future of biobased UV-curing and is continually developing next-generation ingredients for coatings, adhesives, and inks. The company is also pioneering advancements in biobased hyperbranched oligomers, ensuring high performance with reduced environmental impact. Through collaborations with academic and industry partners, Anstar is accelerating the commercialisation of these solutions, helping product formulators transition to more sustainable UV-curing technologies.
Future-proof your business with cutting-edge, sustainable, bio-based UV-curable solutions. For more information on our bio-based products contact us via info@anstar.com
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