Monthly Archives: October 2015

1,4-Butanediol, Industrial Applications

Sustainable & Biological Production of 1,4-Butanediol

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Oct

Why Sustainability Matters in BDO 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a workhorse intermediate in the production of spandex (THF/PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyurethanes, and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL). Traditionally, it’s made from fossil-based acetylene, butadiene, or propylene oxide routes. But growing pressure for decarbonization, ESG compliance, and circular economy targets is accelerating the shift to bio-based alternatives. Biological Pathways […]

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1,4-Butanediol

1,4-Butanediol: Health Risks, Misuse & Safety Regulations”

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Oct

1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a widely used industrial chemical and solvent, essential in manufacturing spandex (THF/PTMEG), PBT engineering plastics, and polyurethanes. While legitimate in industry, misuse of BDO as a recreational substance poses serious health risks because the body converts it into gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a controlled narcotic with sedative effects. This dual identity makes BDO both […]

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