Method Forges Partnership with Segetis

“This technology is a breakthrough that takes Method’s performance and sustainability to the next level,” said Adam Lowry, Method co-founder. “We’re incredibly proud of this innovation because it solves one of the traditional problems in green cleaning—how do you clean effectively without dirty solvents? Instead of formulating around the problem as others must, Method delivers powerful solvency in our products through renewable alternatives.”

Powered by its so-called Javelin Technology, Segetis’ materials deliver a performance and sustainability profile that matches Method’s clean, safe, and sustainable objectives. The new bio-based molecules in Method’s products offer improved performance and replace the traditional fossil fuels that are commonly found in ordinary cleaning products.

Levulinic ketals, the cornerstone of the Javelin Technology, are a broad family of bio-based compositions. Enabled by the development of selective ketalization of levulinic acid esters, these compounds have broad solubility enabling their use as cleaning solvents or coupling agents in liquid formulations, according to Segetis, which is based in Golden Valley, MN.