TransFurans Chemicals produces chemicals and resins from biomass such as sugarcane bagasse. They are the largest producer of furfuryl alcohol (FA), which can be used as a platform chemical for solvents, polyols, and resins. FA and other furan derivatives can be used to produce durable wood, composites, and engineering materials. Composites made from natural fibers and furan resins have applications in automotive, construction, and other industries. TransFurans offers customized product development and the ability to produce resins at commercial scale.
TransFurans Chemicals produces chemicals and resins from biomass such as sugarcane bagasse. They are the largest producer of furfuryl alcohol (FA), which can be used as a platform chemical for solvents, polyols, and resins. FA and other furan derivatives can be used to produce durable wood, composites, and engineering materials. Composites made from natural fibers and furan resins have applications in automotive, construction, and other industries. TransFurans offers customized product development and the ability to produce resins at commercial scale.
TransFurans Chemicals produces chemicals and resins from biomass such as sugarcane bagasse. They are the largest producer of furfuryl alcohol (FA), which can be used as a platform chemical for solvents, polyols, and resins. FA and other furan derivatives can be used to produce durable wood, composites, and engineering materials. Composites made from natural fibers and furan resins have applications in automotive, construction, and other industries. TransFurans offers customized product development and the ability to produce resins at commercial scale.
TransFurans Chemicals produces chemicals and resins from biomass such as sugarcane bagasse. They are the largest producer of furfuryl alcohol (FA), which can be used as a platform chemical for solvents, polyols, and resins. FA and other furan derivatives can be used to produce durable wood, composites, and engineering materials. Composites made from natural fibers and furan resins have applications in automotive, construction, and other industries. TransFurans offers customized product development and the ability to produce resins at commercial scale.
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