New Iridium’s Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate Certified 100% Bio-Based by USDA BioPreferred® Program

New Iridium is proud to announce that its flagship products, Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate, have been officially certified as 100% bio-based under the USDA BioPreferred® Program. This designation affirms the renewable origin and traceability of the carbon content in both products, based on rigorous carbon-14 isotope analysis. The certification was granted following third-party laboratory testing that verified the products are entirely derived from corn-based bio-ethanol, a renewable feedstock that supports domestic agriculture and reduces reliance on fossil resources. This milestone reinforces New Iridium’s commitment to developing cost-competitive, low-carbon chemical alternatives that seamlessly integrate into existing industrial supply chains. Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate are foundational chemicals used in a wide range of applications, including: Food and beverage processing, Personal care and cosmetics, Paints, coatings, and adhesives, and Pharmaceuticals and industrial solvents. By leveraging its proprietary oxidation platform, New Iridium efficiently transforms bio-ethanol into these high-purity products under mild, energy-efficient conditions. The use of renewable feedstocks, combined with optimized reaction pathways, significantly reduces the greenhouse gas footprint compared to conventional petroleum-based processes. “We are thrilled to receive this certification, which validates both the renewable origins and the sustainability of our production process,” said Dr. Chern-Hooi Lim, Founder and CEO of New Iridium. “This achievement brings us one step closer to reshaping the acetyl value chain with drop-in bio-based alternatives that meet industry performance standards while dramatically reducing carbon emissions.” This USDA BioPreferred® certification strengthens New Iridium’s value proposition as it scales toward pilot production and prepares for commercial partnerships in the growing market for sustainable specialty and commodity chemicals.