Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax
29 June 2021 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Biobased alternative to petrochemical-based
paraffin wax can be used to make compostable crayons
Patent jointly awarded in partnership with
environmentally focused material developer Rob Falken
Danimer Scientific (NYSE:DNMR), a leading next generation
bioplastics company focused on the development and production of
biodegradable materials, announced today that it received a U.S.
Patent for a renewable, biodegradable marking wax that serves as an
alternative to petrochemical-based paraffin wax. The patent was
jointly awarded to Danimer Scientific and its partner in developing
the material, Rob Falken, an environmentally focused material
developer based in San Diego. The material can be used to make
plant-based, compostable crayons that reliably break down in
industrial composting facilities and home compost bins, unlike
traditional crayons made with non-renewable paraffin wax that can
take decades to decompose.
“Our mission is to develop and manufacture 100% renewable and
biodegradable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based
materials,” said Danimer Scientific Chief Science and Technology
Officer Phil Van Trump. “This project is a significant step towards
expanding this mission from single-use plastic alternatives to a
greater range of industries and applications. By collaborating with
Mr. Falken, we combined his knowledge of functional waxes with our
expertise in polymer chemistry to create a completely new material
that has the potential to bring the crayon industry to the
forefront of sustainability. We believe this has potential to help
the next generation see how they can reduce the environmental
impact of popular consumer products.”
Crayons made from the biodegradable wax exhibit the same
quality, feel and breaking strength as non-renewable paraffin,
which ensures consumers do not have to sacrifice performance when
using a compostable crayon. In addition, the material is
non-allergenic, non-toxic and odorless, making it a safe and
reliable product for children and adults alike. Danimer Scientific
plans to engage crayon manufacturers in bringing this new material
to the marketplace.
“The largest crayon manufacturers consume millions of pounds of
paraffin wax every year to produce billions of crayons, and this
new material offers a way to reduce the environmental impact of
these beloved products,” said Falken. “We’ve also developed a
formulation to use our biodegradable wax for making crayons with
seeds in them, allowing consumers to plant the crayons rather than
simply throwing them away after use. It’s a great way to educate
children on how to dispose of broken or discarded crayons in an
eco-friendly manner.”
For more information on Danimer Scientific, visit
www.DanimerScientific.com. For more information on Rob Falken,
visit www.RobFalken.com.
About Danimer Scientific Danimer is a pioneer in creating
more sustainable, more natural ways to make plastic products. For
more than a decade, its renewable and sustainable biopolymers have
helped create plastic products that are biodegradable and
compostable and return to nature instead of polluting our lands and
waters. Danimer’s technology can be found in a vast array of
plastic end products that people use every day. Applications for
its biopolymers include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers,
filaments, films and injection-molded articles, among others.
Danimer now holds more than 150 granted patents and pending patent
applications in more than 20 countries for a range of manufacturing
processes and biopolymer formulations. For more information, visit
www.DanimerScientific.com.
About Rob Falken Rob
Falken is an environmentally-minded inventor and material developer
with over 20 years of experience. From invention to sourcing and
supply chain management, Falken has brought numerous game-changing
innovations to life, collaborating with some of the greatest minds
in science and business. Born and raised in San Diego, California,
Rob has a lifelong obsession with surfing, inventing, and
challenging the status quo. He started his own surfboard wax
manufacturing business at the age of 18. All formulations and
R&D were conducted by Rob himself, and the result was a company
with global product distribution that was acquired after five years
in business. Since then, he has co-founded and managed a handful of
successful ventures as an inventor and entrepreneur. For more
information, visit www.RobFalken.com.
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