Compound scan
33green compounds identified
Cast a wide net
We identified 33 compounds that claimed to be environmentally friendly, along with early academic research and the status of related patents.
Case Study · Technology Assessment
Greener antioxidants that still work at commercial scale.
A leading chemical manufacturer needed greener antioxidants to answer regulatory pressure and environmental concerns. We screened the options on performance, cost and supply, and helped the client decide what to test.
The Client
The client is a leading chemical manufacturer working to make its products more sustainable. It engaged Prescouter through a Research Support Service project to find and assess green antioxidants in response to regulatory pressure and environmental concerns.
The Challenge
Lower the ash.
Keep the cost in check.
Prescouter was asked to find alternatives to commonly used antioxidants: low-ash compounds that would be affordable and could be produced at commercial scale.
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Performance
Low-ash chemistry
Compounds that match the antioxidant activity of current standards with less ash.
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Price
Price at volume
Options that hold their price at the bulk volumes the client needs.
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Supply
Commercial availability
Compounds that suppliers can produce and deliver at commercial scale.
Our Approach
Narrowing the field through screening, experts, and suppliers.
Down-selection
12compounds shortlisted
Screen on the data
With input from a subject matter expert on adjacent industries, 12 compounds were selected on antioxidant activity against standards, academic data, and price.
Supplier outreach
14suppliers meeting targets
Confirm the supply
Fourteen suppliers said they could meet the target requirements on availability and bulk cost, and the shortlist was ranked on price, efficiency, and availability.
The Outcome
A short list ready for formulation testing.
Prescouter presented the client with the top four antioxidant compounds, along with eight recommended suppliers that best fit its business needs. The client moved forward with formulation testing on all four.
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Compounds
Four compounds ready for testing
The strongest options on price, efficiency, and commercial availability.
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Suppliers
Eight suppliers to approach
Partners matched to the client’s business needs on availability and bulk cost.
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Evidence
A ranking built on real data
Antioxidant activity, academic findings, and price indications behind every pick.
Plenty of compounds claim to be green. The ones worth testing are those that perform, cost what you can pay, and can be bought at scale.
Let’s Talk
Which greener ingredient fits your formulation?
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