Developed by Boreal Bioproducts, SpruceLigno™ is rare, native lignin extract with high phenolic content (>85%-w) and strong reactivity, free from sulphur and soda derived from upcycled Norway Spruce sawdust. It is an excellent choice for specialized coatings, sun care, and animal feed applications, and is provided in natural or modified grades, with tailored properties for industrial applications.
Key features of the product:
- Water-insoluble: Maintains stability in various formulations
- Preserved native structure: Intact beta-O-4 linkages
- Molecular weight: < 5,000 g/mol Mw
- Performance benefits: Reactive, antioxidative & UV-absorbing properties
SpruceLigno™ combines exceptional functionality with sustainability, and is available in ground powder or semi-solide crude form. It is light in color, easy to disperse in water, smells like spruce, is sulfur-free, absorbs UV light, and is antioxidant. In addition, it participates well in emulsions and is a better film-former than typical lignins on the market.
