The major constituents of our lignosulfonate products are lignin, sugars, calcium, sulfur and water. Our lignosulfonates are dispersants when wet and binders when applied and dried. These characteristics make our lignosulfonates very versatile. The uses for our lignin products depend on their chemical properties. We sell two types of lignin:
Calcium Lignosulfonate
Our calcium-based lignosulfonate is a concentrated product with 62% solids. Our lignosulfonate contains a high amount of 5-carbon and 6-carbon sugars. Customers with requirements for these sugars have found us to be a good sugar source.
Desugared Calcium Lignosulfonate
Desugared or low-sugar lignosulfonate contains small concentration of sugars. It is unique among lignosulfonates with its high lignin content that is important in many applications.
Lignin Uses
Markets for our lignosulfonate products in include:
- Sugar sales
- Water reducers in concrete admixtures
- Mineral pelleting and granulating production aid
- Oil drilling additives
- Animal feed additive
- Road dust control
- Additive for Torula yeast production (for flavoring in processed and pet foods)
- Dispersant in brick manufacturing
Our calcium lignosulfonate is approved for use in organic products.
