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DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts (DT&L) recently completed a contract with ITWC, Inc. to provide Susterra® propanediol, a 100 percent bio-based ingredient, to this leading urethane company.  Susterra® propanediol offers a non-petroleum alternative for end-uses such as de-icing fluids, a base for engine coolants, in the manufacture of polyester-based resins, and other applications without sacrificing performance or quality. 

According to ITWC, "Now more than ever, forward-thinking companies are rising to the challenge of incorporating renewable resources into their product lines as a way to stay competitive in future market areas.   ITWC, Inc., is staying on top of advancements in polyurethane technology by offering its customers a polyester product based on renewably resourced ingredients from DT&L." The Poly SR line is a family of polyester polyols for use in applications for elastomers, coatings, and sealants that are based upon Susterra® propanediol.

“Bringing new urethane technologies and solutions to our customers is our primary goal and we are very pleased to be able to offer our customers opportunities to use renewable resources,” said Roger Smith, president of ITWC, Inc.  

“Incorporating bio-based ingredients is a growing trend across the materials sector and we are excited to work with ITWC, Inc., on their renewable product line,” said Joe DeSalvo, marketing director, DT&L.  “Susterra® is a great fit for the polyurethanes industry. It offers a functional, consistent and high purity building block, all from a rapidly renewable source.”