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Exilva bio-based additive replaces oil-based chemicals

Source modified 21 Sep 2026·1 min read

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  • Published 15 December 2022; updated 21 September 2026; 2-minute read. Borregaard’s Exilva is a cellulose-fibril (nanocellulose) additive made from sustainably managed Scandinavian forest material. The page describes it as a commercially available bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived additives, used to control rheology, stability and structure in formulations.
  • Claimed functions include preventing settling, sagging and dripping; enabling thicker coatings; improving adhesive application; adding sound/gas barriers; reducing packaging weight; and improving sunscreen performance. The article says one gram has enough surface area to cover a tennis court, and describes Exilva as low-carbon and suitable for harsh environments. Borregaard’s commercial plant opened in 2016 after development began in 2005, with EU Horizon 2020 support for the Exilva project.
  • The page cites a rheology-additives market near USD 5 billion and a nanocellulose-market forecast of USD 700–1,000 million by 2024; the latter is past-dated. Linked UN SDGs: 9, 12 and 15.
  • Public contact: Ole Martin Kristiansen, Marketing Manager – Exilva, ole.martin.kristiansen@borregaard.com, +47 959 13 923. Company: BORREGAARD AS, Hjalmar Wessels vei 6, 1721 Sarpsborg, Norway; borregaard.com.
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