Lignin

West Fraser's Amallin lignin is recovered from pulp manufacturing operations using proprietary technology. It serves as a natural, renewable green alternative to fossil fuel-based compounds and acts as a starting point for next-generation innovations in renewable chemicals.

Consistently meeting stringent specifications, Amallin is an economical, adaptable, and reusable chemical substitute suitable for a wide range of applications. It is ideal for selectively replacing fossil-based polyols used in adhesives, polyurethane foams, advanced composites, surfactants, and dispersants. It is a high-quality, high-performance product.

Properties

• Low ash, low sulfur

• Defined reactivity

• Reduced reaction temperature

• Consistent molecular weight

• Available in powder or liquid form to meet customer needs

• Can eliminate the need for organic solvents

• Sourced from certified sustainably managed forests (SFI®)

Potential Applications

• Adhesives

• Thermoplastics

• Dispersants

• Graft copolymers

• Fine chemical applications

• Phenolic resins

• Polyurethanes

• Rigid foams

• Polyols

• Composites

• Non-petrochemical aromatic hydrocarbons