Clariant Expands Renewable Content Options for Hot-Melt Adhesives with Bio-Based Polymer
Clariant has introduced Licocene® Terra, a bio-based metallocene polyolefin polymer designed as a formulation component for hot-melt adhesives.
According to Clariant, the material is intended to behave like conventional m-PO performance polymers in terms of processing, handling, and compatibility with common formulation ingredients. The company stated that this may allow adhesive manufacturers to incorporate renewable-content materials without changing established formulation designs or production workflows.
Clariant reported that Licocene® Terra is produced using an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance system, which tracks renewable feedstock through the value chain and assigns certified renewable content to the final product. According to the company, the material offers a Renewable Carbon Index of at least 50%, with some grades reaching up to 100%.
The company indicated that potential uses include packaging, hygiene applications, and formulations designed to support carbon transparency, certification requirements, and longer-term regulatory readiness. Clariant said the material is intended for manufacturers seeking to reduce dependence on fossil-based raw materials while maintaining familiar adhesive performance characteristics.
For end users, the introduction of Licocene® Terra reflects a broader shift toward renewable raw materials in adhesive systems, particularly in applications where sustainability goals and supply-chain documentation are becoming more important.
Source: Clariant