Applications

Highly Sustainable, Bio-Based Solutions

ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Boreal Bioproducts' bio-based materials offer performance, sustainable alternatives across industries. Designed to meet growing sustainability demands, our materials enhance formulations in coatings, binders, adhesives, cosmetics, leather processing, and animal & plant health.

Our circular, zero-waste raw materials not only replace fossil-based inputs but also deliver functional advantages, from UV protection and film-forming properties to adhesion and nutritional benefits.

Explore how our materials can power your next-generation products.

Coatings

SpruceSugar™ - Barrier Coating

A natural, high-performance solution for barrier coatings:

  • Excellent grease resistance: KIT #12 rating

  • Adjustable oxygen barrier: Customizable for specific needs

  • Low viscosity: Enables high-concentration formulations

  • Readily biodegradable (OECD 301 F)

SpruceLigno™ - Anti-Fog & UV Protection Coating

A multi-functional coating solution for clear visibility and material protection:

  • Hydrophilic anti-fog coating: Evens out water droplets on surfaces like sports gear, mirrors, windshields, and greenhouses

  • UV-absorbing properties: Shields materials from sunlight, extending durability

Polymerizations

SpruceSugar™ - A versatile bio-polymerization platform

A bio-based additive enhancing emulsion polymerization and binder formulations:

  • Flexibility: Works in styrene, acrylate, and vinyl acetate polymerizations to produce homo- and co-polymers, even in true batch systems

  • Stability: Functions as a steric stabilizer, providing robust stability even without additional surfactants or stabilizers

  • Multi‑functionality: Provides control over polymerization, surface properties, and viscosity through soft CTA, rich –OH functionality, and smart viscosity‑modifying behavior, enabling tailored polymers with enhanced surface activity and high solids content

  • Integrates useful SpruceSugar™ properties, e.g. barrier and adhesive into the synthesized polymer dispersions

Adhesives & Binders

SpruceSugar™ & SpruceMix™ - Reactive Glues

Bio-based components for high-performance, sustainable adhesive formulations:

  • Naturally low viscosity: Enables high-concentration formulations

  • Strong cellulose affinity: Excellent adhesion to paper and fiber-based materials

  • OH-group platform: Supports reactive binding mechanisms

  • Crosslinker compatibility: Improves overall binding performance

SpruceLigno™ - Hot-Melt Glues & Heat Sealing

A sustainable alternative to fossil-based phenols for industrial adhesives:

  • Phenol replacement: Ideal for bio-based adhesive solutions

  • Reactive & small-sized molecules:Enhances bonding efficiency

  • Water-dispersible grades available: Patent pending technology for improved processing

Cosmetics

SpruceSugar™ - Skin, Hair & Daily Care

A multifunctional COSMOS-approved ingredient and in-cosmetics Global 2024 Green Ingredient Gold Award winner, delivering natural performance and sustainability:

  • Protects skin from stress: Acts as a rub-off resistant film-former

  • Cold-processable: Light co-emulsifier and texturizer for easy formulation

  • Enhances sensory appeal: Boosts radiance and smoothness

  • Supports skin health: Activates hyaluronic acid synthesis

  • Soothes the scalp: Promotes a healthier hair environment

  • Improves cleansing: Works synergistically with natural surfactants for enhanced foaming

  • Adds volume and shine: Elevates hair texture and manageability

  • Natural UV absorber:Provides broad-spectrum protection

SpruceLigno™ - Sun Care

A sustainable, high-performance ingredient for UV protection:

  • Potent UV absorber: Shields skin from harmful radiation

  • Antioxidative properties: Protects against environmental stressors

Leather

SpruceTannin™ - Leather Tanning

A sustainable, bio-based tanning agent offering natural performance for leather processing:

  • Rich in condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins): Enhances leather durability and flexibility

  • Comparable to traditional vegetable tannins: Matches the performance of mimosa and quebracho extracts

Animal and Plant Health

SpruceSugar™ - Prebiotic & Nutritional Benefits

A galactoglucomannan-rich extract (>80%) from spruce heartwood, supporting animal health and plant growth:

  • Prebiotic functionality: Prevents pathogen bacteria from binding to epithelial cells in the small intestine

  • Urinary health benefits: Reduces bladder pressure and increases urinary flow

  • Nutritional value: Provides energy content comparable to oat bran and late-harvested hay

  • Plant growth stimulant: Over 50% mannose content, convertible into D-mannose for enhanced plant development

SpruceTannin™ - Gut Health & Skin Care

A bioactive spruce bark extract with natural gut and skin health benefits:

  • Condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins): Known anti-parasitic activity

  • Resins with antimicrobial effects: Naturally supports skin and digestive health