ResiCare unveils first samples of non-toxic, bio-based 5-HMF molecule

ResiCare, a subsidiary of the Michelin Group, and IFPEN announced last November the development of a bio-based production process for the platform molecule 5-HMF. Non-toxic* and produced from plant-based fructose, this molecule offers industries a substitute for fossil-based products. The samples of the 5-HMF molecule produced by ResiCare are now available for industrial testing.

About ResiCare

ResiCare, a brand of the Michelin Group, develops and markets innovative adhesive resins that combine high performance, non-toxicity, and renewable materials. Initially developed for the tire industry, ResiCare technology is now expanding into a range of industrial applications such as wood panels, abrasive materials, insulation, and composites. ResiCare's ambition through its activities is to pave the way for a new chemistry that is healthier for both human health and the environment.

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