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Novomer has commercialized a family of CO2 based Polyols under the Converge® tradename based on a proprietary catalyst system that enables the transformation of waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into high performance, low cost polyols and polymers for a variety of applications. These polymers contain up to 50% CO2 by mass, sequestering this greenhouse gas permanently from the environment. In addition to waste CO2 being a very low cost raw material and enabling competitively priced products, it also gives the polymers unique performance characteristics.

Novomer`s carbon monoxide based chemicals represent a market potential in excess of $20 billion dollars. Novomer is commercializing a homogeneous catalyst system, which combines carbon monoxide, an inexpensive and sustainable feedstock, with ethylene oxide to create a versatile chemical intermediate called beta-propiolactone. This chemical intermediate can be readily converted to wide used chemicals like acrylic acid, acrylate esters, succinic anhydride and 1,4-butanediol. Applications for these chemicals include diapers, paints, coatings, high performance plastics, and textiles with a market potential in excess of $20 billion.