Not sure how much importance to place on this, but -OQ Chemicals has launched the first commercially available isononanoic acid made from both bio-based and circular feedstocks, the producer announced. The new product has over 70% bio-based content, providing manufacturers with a sustainable alternative to conventional isononanoic acid to meet growing demand for carboxylic acids. OQ Chemicals recently invested in capacity expansion for its carboxylic acids production in Germany and aims to make its large-scale production processes more sustainable and efficient. The product line uses the mass balance concept to trace renewable feedstocks in chemical production processes and allocate them to products, and received ISCC Plus certification, a globally recognised system for verifying sustainability credentials. Isononanoic acids can be used in applications for various consumer and industrial goods, including energy efficient lubricants, plasticizers, and surfactants…