Bio-Based Performance
Resins and Additives
Lorama’s signature polysaccharide resins form the basis of our Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT)
FDA Title 21 CFR
Bio-Based Performance
LORAMA Polysaccharide Resin Technology is a:
Methodology
of formulating and water emulsification techniques to maintain the performance of conventional alkyd coatings and achieve long-term stability.
Technology
in which knowledge and expertise are combined with innovation to meet the demands of local markets
and legislations.
System
of incorporating a non-VOC (water)
to replace VOC components
by volume.
Our Commitment Towards Sustainability
Lorama Group is committed to three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social, and economical. We have built our business on developing additives made from water-based, non-toxic and renewable resources that meet or exceed global industry technical requirements. Our Sustainability Committee actively engages our employees and departments in environmentally sound practices, ensuring our focus on sustainability is evident across our organization. Lorama Group has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 14001:2015, for design, development, and distribution of raw materials for the coatings industry. This is our commitment as a Global Leader in Bio-Based and Colour technologies.
Help protect the environment with confidence and keep our future intact. Lorama Group proudly acknowledges that the ingredients in
Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT) comply with the chemical-specific requirements of the following standards:
For further details regarding the above or any other specific standard in your area,
kindly email us at sds@lorama.com
Explore Bio-Based Applications with LPRT
Innovative sustainable solutions formulated with Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT) provide a variety of applications based on business needs. The following are market industries with key-descriptive applications where Lorama can partner with you to enhance your existing products. Our team of experts will work with you to develop and incorporate LPR into your formulations.
Water-based Inks
In Flexographic Ink formulations, InkRes® 33 can partially replace conventional water-based solution acrylics, offering better gloss, open time and ink transfer properties on corrugated board. InkRes® 33 can be utilized to reduce the use of high-cost viscosity modifiers offering additional cost benefits to the overall formulation. Re-wettability and colour strength can be improved in Flexographic inks in film printing when partially replacing acrylic resin with InkRes® 33. InkRes® 33 can replace high-VOC humectants while improving latency and print quality with digital printheads in Inkjet applications.
Exterior and Interior Wood Stains
Lorama Wood Defense (LWD® ) is a bio-based, VOC-free additive engineered to reduce or eliminate lap marks, undesirable stain spots, and spatter in water-based interior wiping stain applications. It re-wets and re-solubilizes the stain during application without causing grain raising.
LPR76® enables formulators to enhance exterior water-based stains by improving adhesion and rheology, while incorporating a non hazardous, bio-based material. It is easily integrated into water-based systems and is compatible with universal or water-based pigment dispersions, including transparent oxides and dyes.
Exterior Stains and Markings
Incorporating LPR76® in stains and markings as a binder for porous substrates, such as concrete, wood, asphalt, brick, and natural stone, offers a bio-based, environmentally-friendly option.
Modifying existing formulations with polysaccharide resins improves surface adhesion and early hardness. The recoatability and ease of removal of the stain or marking can be adjusted, and various application methods, including brush, roller, or aerosols, are possible. These stains are compatible with ColourFal Zerø® colourants. A wide range of colour options is easily achievable.
Personal Care
Using Lorama’s ECØ® line of products (ECØ®, ECØ® FLO, ECØ®100) in cosmetics allows for greater formulation flexibility in a safe, non-toxic, and non-irritating way. Using ECØ® helps your product to be more ‘natural’, bio-friendly and avoid harsh synthetic chemicals and petroleum components.
Our formulations go together with all types of cosmetic products including:
- Face washes, masks, and serums
- Moisturizers and lotions
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Lip balms
- Nail care products
Agriculture
LPRT-modified formulations produce water-based, non-toxic solutions that are free from irritation and harmful odours. These formulations have various applications, such as agricultural field markings on grass and trees, and greenhouse shade coatings. Additionally, LPRT can be used for seed markings or seed identification coatings, as well as for marking farm animals.
Automotive & Foundry
Lorama Hi-LiTE™ is an easy-to-use surface defect indicator that enhances inspection and quality control on surfaces such as glass, metal, and plastic. Upon application, it forms a high-gloss thin film that highlights defects when viewed from specific angles. The fast-drying and washable film allows for quick inspection and easy removal. Additionally, it is tintable, making defects easily visible. This is already utilized by numerous stamping and composite manufacturers.
Construction
Lorama Tape Binder (LTB®) enables manufacturers to produce 100% bio-based joint compounds, skim coats, and tile adhesives suitable for wallboard, tape, and cementitious surfaces. Serving as a binder in these systems, it provides strength and hardness upon drying without cracking. Additionally, it improves rheology, facilitating easier application, better sanding characteristics, and strong adhesion to reinforcing tape.
Water-Based & Solvent-Based General Industrial & Architectural Coatings
LPR 76® and LPR® 221 can partially replace both alkyd resins and solvents in solvent-based formulations with water, leading to cost savings and reduced VOC emissions. Because LPRT act as emulsifiers, LPRT-modified formulations retain performance properties and create stable water-in-oil systems, unlike traditional full alkyd formulas.
ECO® FLO substitutes traditional glycols as an open time extender in water-based formulations without plasticizing the film.
Lorama Coalescing Agent Bio (LCA B) is a bio-based additive that replaces traditional coalescing solvents, lowering overall paint VOC content. Additional benefits include low odour, no contribution to yellowing, and a very low hazard profile.
Both ECO® FLO and LCA B are high solids bio-based products compatible with a wide range of binders and vehicles.
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