Pilot Chemical Company today announced an exclusive partnership with Novvi LLC to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, biobased alpha olefin sulfonates, to the North American market. In partnership with Novvi, Pilot will supply CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin sulfonates to the North American household, industrial and institutional (I&I), and personal care (PC) markets. CalCare® AOS biobased technology will enable customers to meet sustainability goals without compromising performance across a range of applications.

The partnership leverages Novvi’s bio alpha olefin technology and commercial-scale feedstock supply with Pilot’s reputation as a leading alpha olefin sulfonator and anionic surfactant provider. Through the Novvi partnership, Pilot is the exclusive sulfonator and marketing channel for biobased alpha olefin sulfonates in North America for the household, I&I, and PC markets. It will produce CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin sulfonates at commercial scale in its Middletown, Ohio, facility.

“Novvi has been a leader in bringing innovative, sustainable feedstocks to commercial scale for a range of industries,” said Richard Rehg, VP-Commercial of Pilot Chemical Company. “We are pleased to partner with Novvi to be the first to bring biobased alpha olefin sulfonates to the North American household, I&I, and PC markets.”

“Pilot Chemical is the ideal partner in this space, combining unmatched expertise in sulfonation and a proven track record in surfactant innovation,” said Jeremy Austin, SVP Product Strategy & Market Development of Novvi. “We are excited to collaborate with Pilot to refresh a trusted surfactant technology — now made from sustainable feedstocks — in the North American market, meeting today’s demand for performance and environmental responsibility.”

CalCare® AOS biobased alpha olefin surfactants have the performance of traditional synthetic alpha olefin sulfonates with the added benefit of being fully biobased. These high-performance, sulfate-alternative surfactants are excellent for use in a range of cleaning and rinse-off personal care applications. Commercial quantities will be available starting in the second half of this year.

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About Pilot Chemical Company Pilot Chemical Company is a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer providing high-quality products and services to the household, industrial, and institutional (HI&I); personal care; metalworking and lubricants; oilfield; and emulsion polymerization industries. Its proprietary core technologies involve alkylation, sulfonation, sulfation and a number of other specialty operations, including the production of biocides and cGMP products. Pilot, an industry leader in chemical innovation and safety, owns the most state-of-the-art continuous sulfation process in North America, is a leader in quaternary ammonium compounds, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of disulfonates. Pilot is certified under both ISO 9001:2015 and the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® program and holds a silver-medal rating with EcoVadis for sustainability. Pilot is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional sites located in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.pilotchemical.com.

About Novvi LLC Novvi is a market leader in renewable specialty chemicals, leveraging plant-based feedstocks to deliver high-performance alternatives to petroleum-based products. We specialize in designing and manufacturing sustainable molecules tailored for diverse applications, including personal care, phase change materials (PCM), polymers & composites, immersion cooling, automotive fluids and industrial lubricants. As a joint venture of H&R Group (www.hur.com/en/) and Chevron (www.chevron.com), we combine the strengths of our global partners with the agility to innovate rapidly in response to evolving market needs. Our proprietary technology platform allows for exceptional flexibility in molecular design and production, delivering products with exceptional performance, value and sustainability. At Novvi, we are redefining the future of specialty chemicals – committed to uncompromised performance, environmental stewardship, and standard-setting quality. We are headquartered and manufactured in La Porte, Texas, with an additional site in Alameda, California. For more information, visit www.novvi.com.