IBC Acknowledged as a Leader in ESG Performance: A Proud Recipient of the Energy ESG Award
ESG represents the three key pillars by which companies are evaluated in terms of their impact on society and the environment. The importance of ESG has grown significantly in recent years, as businesses and investors recognize that incorporating responsible practices not only benefits the planet and communities but also contributes to long-term profitability and stability.
Hart Energy’s annual ESG Awards utilize data analysis firm Clear Ratings to evaluate and quantify individual businesses’ endeavors to enhance their ESG performance. These awards recognize the strides made by companies in sustainable operations, local community engagement, and fostering positive workplace cultures.
IBC’s commitment to sustainable operations has been evident through our implementation of environmentally friendly practices, the reduction of our carbon footprint, and the adoption of innovative technologies that promote energy efficiency. As recipients of the Energy ESG Award, we are genuinely thrilled and honored to be recognized. The acknowledgment serves as validation of our ongoing efforts to align business practices with global sustainability goals and best industry practices.
Looking ahead, IBC is steadfast in our commitment to continue strengthening ESG performance even further. With more sustainable chemical solutions on the horizon, we’re only just getting started!
Thank you to Hart Energy, and to everyone involved, both internally and externally, in furthering the efforts of ESG and sustainability! As we chart our course into the future, we hope and expect to witness even more remarkable advancements in overall ESG initiatives, contributing to a brighter and greener tomorrow.
Thank you!
Announcement – Partnership with Pan American Energy Corp (PNRG)
Together, IMI and PNRG aim to revolutionize lithium recovery through environmentally responsible practices that reduce environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency. This partnership combines IMI’s advanced chemical technologies with PNRG’s exploration programs to drive innovation in the critical minerals sector. Integrity BioChem partners with Pan American to expand reach across the US.
As part of the agreement, PNRG will supply samples from its Horizon Lithium and Big Mack properties for laboratory evaluation. These tests will assess the effectiveness of IMI’s sustainable chemistries in extracting lithium from various ore types and geological formations. The results will deliver valuable data to support future development and commercialization strategies.
IMI’s Green Chemistry Advantage
IMI’s proprietary green chemistry platform offers a powerful alternative to conventional reagents, which are often costly, hazardous, and environmentally taxing. Derived from renewable feedstocks and designed with biodegradability in mind, IMI’s sustainable chemical solutions reduce water usage, energy consumption, and waste generation—without sacrificing performance. These formulations are designed to be compatible with a wide range of minerals and processing conditions, providing flexibility and scalability for modern lithium producers.
A Shared Commitment to Sustainability
This partnership reflects PNRG’s ongoing commitment to sustainable mining and technological innovation. By leveraging IMI’s eco-friendly chemistry portfolio, PNRG is setting a new standard for responsible lithium extraction—supporting the global energy transition and the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Learn more about how Integrity Mining and Industrial is redefining sustainable mineral recovery at www.integritybiochem.com/mining or contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.
A Tool For Managing Renewable Carbon
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Developing quantifiable ESG criteria is an opportunity for mining companies to differentiate themselves as well as achieve ESG goals. Managing the ESG criteria in any company represents the company’s ability to manage renewable carbon and measures how much carbon it can reuse. There is not a lot of criteria available for managing carbon; however, one reliable tool that can be easily adopted by the industry to set transparent standards for socially responsible products is evaluating products’ carbon signature based on their Renewable Carbon Index (RCI). RCI is a tool currently used in cleaning and consumer goods, but there is value in applying the tool more broadly in mining.
RCI classifies the origin of carbon in a molecule and determines if it is from bio-based sources or petroleum-based derivatives. Specifically, it is a percentage calculated by dividing the number of carbons derived from renewable sources by the total number of carbons in the product – the higher the percentage, the more renewable carbon is present. A typical “green” product will have an RCI higher than 75 per cent, with 100 per cent possible for products with fully bio-based ingredients. Bio-based ingredients are derived from naturally occurring sources such as plants and other renewable materials. By using products with renewable carbon, one can begin to contribute to “decarbonization” as this carbon is being reused, according to the Renewable Carbon Initiative.
Aside from large-scale initiatives to reach net zero, it benefits the mining industry to pay attention to the smaller steps that, added up, can make big contributions to broader ESG goals. For instance, common reagents used in mining are made from commodity sources and synthetic materials – ingredients that have an RCI of zero percent. Switching to bio-based reagents or adding bio-based intermediates with high RCIs into their processes is one small but significant way that mining companies can take control of the carbon sources present in their operations. In comparison to synthetic ingredients, bio-based ingredients are derived from naturally occurring sources such as plants and other renewable agricultural, marine or forestry materials.
One way to quantify the improvement that mines can make is by looking at a standard flotation mill operation. U.S. mines use approximately 50,000 to 400,000 gallons of reagents (frothers and collectors alone) per year depending on the size of the mine. If these products were switched from synthetic ingredients to renewable carbon, the “decarbonization” effort would dramatically increase.
It may be impossible to switch to 100 per cent bio-based reagents in our lifetime, but by taking small steps to improve the RCI of the products used on mine sites, we can lead to big changes in decarbonization efforts. By simply switching common synthetic ingredients to bio-based ingredients, the RCI value of the end products goes up. Mining companies and chemical companies should work together to bridge the gap between sustainable innovation and current specifications and requirements, by reformulating products when possible.
Exclusive Partnership With Pilot Chemical
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CINCINNATI (April 4, 2022) – Pilot Chemical Corp. today announced an agreement with Integrity Bio-Chemicals (IBC) to be the exclusive marketer of IBC’s Tegrasurf ™ line of high-performance biosurfactants into the North American Household, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I) markets. Tegrasurf ™ products offer a substantial reduction in carbon footprint relative to many conventional surfactants while also exhibiting superior performance in foam stability and surface tension reduction.
Partnering with IBC enables Pilot Chemical to offer a localized, alternative supply of nonionic surfactants to reliably meet the needs of the HI&I market. The Tegrasurf ™ line strengthens Pilot Chemical’s position in the biosurfactants market to address growing consumer demand for sustainable, biobased and biodegradable ingredients.
“Working with Integrity Bio-Chemicals complements our innovation efforts to meet the changing needs in the HI&I marketplace,” said Richard Rehg, vice president of commercial for Pilot Chemical Corp. “The addition of IBC’s biodegradable and sustainable products allows us to offer our customers another option.”
“The agreement with Pilot allows Integrity Bio-Chemicals to expand our novel surfactant technology into new markets with a leader in the HI&I space,” said Michael Suver, executive vice-president of IBC. “This partnership enables both companies to leverage their strengths and provide a new class of sustainable and high performing products to the market.”
The products will be available under Pilot Chemical label in the North American HI&I markets starting in June 2022.
How The Chemical Industry Is Becoming Sustainable With Cameron Whaley And Michael Suver
Chemical industry veterans Cameron Whaley, President of Southern Chemical & Textiles and Michael Suver, Executive Vice President of Integrity BioChem join Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show Podcast from the recent SOCMA Specialty and Custom Chemical Show to discuss their venture in the biosurfactant market, as well as their new product, Dextera.
We discuss the state of the chemical industry in recent months, what it takes to make a collaborative effort between two companies happen, and what we can expect from SCT and IBC in the future.
Overview
Integrity BioChem (IBC) is proud to mark a new chapter in its transformation from a performance-focused energy company into a leading innovator in specialty and sustainable chemistry. During a recent appearance on The Chemical Show podcast, IBC’s EVP of Specialty Chemicals, Mike Suver, joined SCT President & CEO Cameron Whaley. They discussed the companies’ collaboration, the development of EdenSurf™ and Dextera™, and the future of biobased surfactants in personal care and industrial applications.
Evolving from Oilfield to High-Performance, Sustainable Solutions
While IBC remains committed to supporting energy markets, the company has rapidly expanded into new sectors including personal care, agriculture, and industrial cleaning. Central to this shift is a proprietary biopolymer platform originally designed for the oilfield—one that has proven remarkably versatile across formulation types.
By investing in innovation and building the right partnerships, IBC is delivering high-performance green chemistry that meets growing demand for eco-conscious, scalable, and supply-stable solutions.
Meet EdenSurf™ and Dextera™: The Next Generation of Surfactants
The partnership between IBC and SCT led to the development and commercialization of two key technologies:
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EdenSurf™ – A novel, biobased surfactant developed for personal care applications. Featuring a maltodextrin-laureate backbone, it offers outstanding foaming, skin mildness, and viscosity. Without the drawbacks often seen in natural surfactants.
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Dextera™ – A performance-driven formulation platform built using EdenSurf™. Dextera is aimed at delivering premium functionality in bath, body, and skincare products.
After extensive R&D and regulatory preparation—including full INCI registration—both EdenSurf™ and Dextera™ are now market-ready.
Why It Matters: Sustainable, Scalable, and Secure
EdenSurf™ stands out for more than just its performance. It’s made from a non-food, sugar-derived polysaccharide that’s domestically sourced, renewable, and abundant. This gives manufacturers a sustainable ingredient without the risk of disrupting the food supply chain. Or relying on unstable overseas sourcing.
IBC has vertically integrated operations—including its transportation subsidiary, Riva Transport. This means IBC company is uniquely positioned to deliver consistent, scalable supply for both small- and large-scale formulators.
Powered by Partnership
The success of EdenSurf™ and Dextera™ is rooted in a deep collaboration between IBC and SCT. Together, the two companies brought shared values, trust, and complementary capabilities to the table. They are accelerating product development and opening new market opportunities.
The result is more than just a product launch. It’s a model for what’s possible when performance and sustainability align.
What’s Next for IBC?
IBC will continue expanding its biosurfactant portfolio across personal care, industrial, and agricultural markets. IBC current has over 10 biosurfactants already commercialized for energy and industrial use. The company is now preparing to launch four to five additional solutions tailored for personal care formulations.
By staying committed to R&D excellence, supply chain reliability, and strategic collaboration, Integrity BioChem is setting a new standard for what specialty chemistry can—and should—deliver.
Ready to Innovate Sustainably?
Learn more about our EdenSurf™ and Dextera™ technologies or explore how IBC can support your next formulation challenge here.
Integrity BioChem is Fresh off of Winning The SEAL Sustainable Product Award Celebrating Sustainability and Innovation!
TegraSurf, our revolutionary bio-surfactant product, marks a significant breakthrough in the field of sustainable chemistry. Through this technology, we can elevate the renewable carbon index of various surfactant formulations across industrial and personal care markets. By harnessing the power of bio-based polymers and bio-surfactants, we are leading the charge towards a greener and more sustainable future.
At Integrity BioChem, our ultimate goal is to contribute to the achievement of net-zero carbon emissions in the industry. We firmly believe that by enabling other companies to enhance their formulations with our innovative technology, we can collectively work towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
The SEAL Awards, which celebrate leadership, transparency, and dedication to sustainable business practices across diverse verticals, have recognized our efforts and commitment to sustainability. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the SEAL Awards for this prestigious acknowledgment. It inspires us to continue our relentless pursuit of creating solutions that positively impact our planet and communities.
Congratulations to all the companies that have been honored with this prestigious award for their exceptional corporate sustainability performance. Together, we are building a network of responsible businesses that prioritize our planet’s well-being. For a complete list of award winners, you can follow this link!
As we move forward, Integrity BioChem remains steadfast in our commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration with our partners. Together, we can shape a brighter and greener tomorrow for generations to come.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our mission!
Warm regards,
The IBC Team
IBC Appoints First Director of Sustainability
As Director of Sustainability, Benavides will implement and document IBC’s sustainable processes; publish environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports; draft environmental policy; and act as a liaison between IBC’s departments to highlight their sustainable practices. Additionally, Benavides will provide guidance on emerging technological advances in sustainability.
“The creation of Laura’s role shows our current and prospective customers, business partners and the industry how serious we are about prioritizing sustainability in all we do,” said Jimmy Jett, CEO of IBC. “With her experience and knowledge, Laura is highly qualified to be IBC’s first-ever Director of Sustainability. As the voice of our company’s sustainability mission, Laura will share our groundbreaking, environmentally friendly and affordable products with the world.”
The Director of Sustainability role was created with Benavides’ expertise in mind, allowing her to harness her proficiency in technology, field work, research and development to actively promote sustainability. Before joining IBC, Benavides served as Technical Sales Manager at IBC, Sales Representative for Latin America at Halliburton, and Quality Control and Laboratory Manager at Cebo Holland B.V. in the Netherlands.
“My international experiences across a wide range of industries helped me understand what the world values and why it’s so important to take care of our planet,” said Benavides. “I firmly believe IBC’s biopolymer technology has the power to revolutionize the energy, mining, industrial, and household and personal care markets, and I couldn’t be more passionate about how our products help bring sustainable science to the whole world.”
In addition to the Director of Sustainability role, Benavides is maintaining her current position as the Vice President of Technology for Integrity Mining and Industrial (IMI), where she is responsible for product development, project management and customer interface. Benavides has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.
Please visit our website to learn more about IBC’s sustainability initiatives.
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HydroExtend: Safe and Sustainable Technology for Dust Control
Although efficient in minimizing dust particles, some dust suppression additives can have a negative environmental impact. Dust suppressants may eventually run off, leach into the groundwater or be carried away to surrounding areas. Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride salts are commonly used dust suppressants. Chlorides are toxic to aquatic life and impact vegetation and wildlife; there is no natural process by which chlorides are broken down, metabolized, taken up or removed from the environment. Other synthetic products can introduce potentially toxic materials.
Although efficient in minimizing dust particles, some dust suppression additives can have a negative environmental impact.
Most of these dust control additives cannot be used in cost-prohibitive or environmentally sensitive areas, so only water is used. Water can be a precious resource that may not be readily available in remote locations. Aside from this, using water as the dust control agent requires a dedicated water truck and driver.
Chemical analysis of the suppressant can determine if harmful constituents are present. The potential impact on local aquatic life is normally evaluated via toxicity testing. A standard measurement of toxicity is the LC50, or the Lethal Concentration, expressed in parts per million (ppm) that will produce a 50% mortality rate in the test group in 96 hours. The larger the concentration, the less toxic the material.
Integrity Mining and Industrial’s dust control product line HydroExtend stands apart from traditional dust control methods in the industry. By adhering to the principles of green chemistry and creating a naturally chloride- and sulfate-free product, HydroExtend lessens the use of water as dust control. This allows for a natural and environmentally safe, gentle and easy-to-use product. In fact, the HydroExtend product line has an LC50 of over 1000 L/m³, whereas the recommended dosage is as low as 5-10 L/m³.
Integrity Mining and Industrial’s dust control product line HydroExtend stands apart from traditional dust control methods in the industry.
The HydroExtend product line is sustainably produced, so your company can feel comfortable using it in the most sensitive areas. That is why we call our products “water extenders” – they lessen the amount of precious water that is needed while having the same non-toxic effect as if only water was used. HydroExtend is easily mixed into the water, requires no specialized mixing equipment and can “extend” the use of your everyday water needs. As opposed to watering every hour in arid conditions, the use of HydroExtend can bring that down to watering once a day or every other day. Unlike other dust control agents that leave behind chemical or corrosive residue, our products are simply there to extend the life of the water supply.
Let us extend the life of your water supply.
EdenSurf Recognized at the ICIS World Surfactants Conference
The ICIS World Surfactants Conference and Awards provides a platform for the surfactants community to celebrate the achievements of the industry, including unique and noteworthy projects and collaborations in the surfactant value chain.
“We are appreciative to ICIS for recognizing Integrity BioChem and EdenSurf on such a prominent, competitive stage,” said Jimmy Jett, Integrity BioChem CEO. “This recognition and the feedback we received from our ICIS World Surfactants Conference and Awards presentation validate our excitement around this new technology, and to be recognized among some of the biggest players in the industry is an accomplishment we are incredibly proud of.”
“Every year at the ICIS World Surfactants Conference and Awards, we are excited to bring together leaders in the industry to share insights and celebrate innovation,” said Neil Burns, co-producer and chairperson of the ICIS Surfactants Conferences portfolio. “Integrity BioChem was a strong addition to our speaker roster this year with the presentation of their new developments in the biosurfactant space.”
EdenSurf is Integrity BioChem’s new patent-pending bio-based surfactant built from sustainable, vegetative materials and built with the strength of traditional surfactants. Developed specifically for the personal care and household industries, EdenSurf is a non-irritating surfactant additive that performs as an alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and select zwitterionic surfactants commonly used in advanced product formulations. Backed by Integrity BioChem’s innovative production engineering, this new technology can be produced at commercial quantities without the use of harsh chemicals or conditions.
In addition to being sourced sustainably, EdenSurf reports a Renewable Carbon Index greater than 90% and is certified Readily Biodegradable. This new technology is a culmination of Integrity BioChem’s deep commitment and continued investment in supplying customers with sustainable, socially responsible high-performance products.
To learn more about Integrity BioChem’s new EdenSurf technology, visit edensurf.info.
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IBC Announces First-of-its-Kind Surfactant to Improve Industrial Sustainability
TegraSurf functions as effectively as a synthetic (mineral oil-based) surfactant and is produced faster and at larger volumes with lower costs than other bio-based offerings in the market. TegraSurf is used in formulations to reduce or replace leading non-ionic surfactants, such as nonylphenols and alcohol ethoxylates. The product reports a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) greater than 90% and is certified Readily Biodegradable by OECD 301B protocol. TegraSurf does not exist in the environment after 90 days, which allows for safer and healthier conditions for nearby communities and enables formulators to meet industry sustainability standards.
“Each time formulators add TegraSurf to a blend, large amounts of synthetic chemistry are removed, helping manufacturers replace untold gallons of harmful products with gallons of environmentally friendly products,” said Jimmy Jett, CEO of IBC. “TegraSurf performs like a synthetic with all the environmental benefits of a bio-based surfactant – it’s a game-changer in the biochemical industry.”
“TegraSurf is a product that checks a lot of boxes for our sustainability efforts, and we’re happy to be a partner of IBC,” said Greg McKee, Director of Supply Chain at Liberty Oilfield Services.
In addition to being sustainably manufactured, TegraSurf is a more versatile and efficient product than many synthetic alternatives. With a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) tunable from 7 to 19, TegraSurf can be used in a wide variety of applications, something bio-based surfactants do not commonly have the ability to do. This versatility, paired with its cost-effective production process, positions TegraSurf as a valuable asset at an affordable price point.
TegraSurf was engineered alongside EdenSurf, IBC’s bio-based surfactant for the personal care and household industries. The development of these two technologies reflects increasing customer demand for sustainable solutions, and IBC is proud to lead this market with its renewable innovations.
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