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ZymoChem Debuts Scalable Bio-Based SAP

Harshal Chokhawala, Co-Founder & CEO, Shares the Vision for BAYSE™ – the World’s First Scalable, Bio-Based, Microplastic-Free, Biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer

By Caryn Smith, Chief Content Officer, IFJ

Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) is the key ingredient for any hygiene product in the marketplace that is meant to absorb fluids and provide protection for baby and adult diapers, and sanitary napkins, among others. SAP is traditionally a petroleum-based product that is not biodegradable and contains plastics and chemicals that when released disrupts soil moisture balance. Products made with SAPs are taking the heat when it comes to these end-of-life environmental implications. The industry is taking this seriously, and is rising to the challenge to explore bio-based solutions.

The biggest hurdle to most bio-based solutions in development now is industrial scalability. Laboratory-proven bioSAP is under development across the supply chain; the challenge is being able to produce it in mass and be able to easily adapt to current production and manufacturing processes in place.

At the recent Hygienix 2024 in Nashville, TN in November, ZymoChem revealed their historic achievement in bio-SAP production. The San Leandro, CA, company announced the launch of BAYSE™, the world’s first scalable, bio-based, microplastic-free, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer, set to revolutionize the $145 billion global hygiene industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

BAYSE™ is a drop-in replacement for traditional, fossil fuel-based SAPs, which

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