# AkzoNobel and Itaconix finalize first bio-based polymer application agreement

AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business finalized the first application agreement for bio-based polymers from its collaboration with Itaconix. The agreement involves AkzoNobel's Performance Additives unit developing applications for Itaconix polymers in coatings and construction industries.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-07-25
- Status: announced
- Products: bio-based polymers, itaconic acid polymers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md)
- [Itaconix](https://endata.com/companies/19556.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ipcm.it](https://www.ipcm.it/en/post/akzonobel-and-itaconix-finalize-first-bio-based-polymer-appl.aspx), 2017-07-25: "Being able to incorporate polymers made from renewable bio-based raw materials will give a significant sustainability advantage for our customers."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/akzonobel-and-itaconix-finalize-first-bio-based-polymer-application-agreement/), 2017-07-27: "AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business has finalized the first application agreement for bio-based polymers to result from its collaboration with specialty polymers company Itaconix."

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