Unique Biobased Paint Remover, Free from Fossil-Based Solvents, Launched by OrganoClick’s Subsidiary BIOkleen
A new type of biobased paint remover, completely free from fossil-based solvents, is being launched by the Swedish greentech company OrganoClick under the brand BIOkleen.
With the product Paint Remover Eco, it becomes easier to remove old paint. At the same time, health risks associated with fossil-based solvents commonly found in these types of products are avoided.
Alongside Paint Remover Eco, biobased Graffiti Remover Eco and Brush Cleaner Eco are also being launched.
BIOkleen is one of Sweden's leading brands of environmentally certified maintenance products for homeowners and the professional market. The products are developed by the Swedish greentech company OrganoClick.
After several years of research and development, a series of paint removal products is now being launched where traditional fossil-based solvents from the petroleum industry have been completely eliminated. Instead, the products are based on a natural solvent made from cellulose, making them biobased and biodegradable. At the same time, the new products are at least as effective as previous alternatives. The new series for paint removal includes Paint Remover Eco (Färgbort Eco), Graffiti Remover Eco (Klotterbort Eco), and Brush Cleaner Eco (Penseltvätt Eco).
“Currently, there are only a few solvent-free products on the market, but they are still made with fossil-based surfactants and other non-biobased ingredients,” says Maria Wennman, Head of Research and Development at OrganoClick.
“Another important aspect for Paint Remover Eco is that the product can be applied to vertical surfaces. In the end, we succeeded in developing a product that meets high technical standards, effectively removes paint, is biobased, as well as economically sustainable, which is not always straightforward since traditional fossil-based products are relatively inexpensive.”
Robert Weber, CEO of BIOkleen, states: “There is a misconception that products of this kind must feel strong and have a strong smell to do the job effectively, but with Paint Remover Eco, we have managed to prove the opposite.”
Robert Weber continues: “With the category of Paint Removal Products, we further strengthen BIOkleen's offering ahead of 2025. We are also seeing an increased demand for environmentally friendly alternatives, not least from professional users who are becoming more and more environmentally and health-conscious. Paint Remover Eco is also certified by the Swedish Basta system, which aims to phase out hazardous substances from construction and building products.”
Paint Remover Eco is available in 1, 5, and 20 liters. Brush Cleaner Eco is available in 1L, and Graffiti Remover Eco is available in a 1L spray bottle and 20L. The products will be gradually launched in stores from autumn to winter 2024.
About BIOkleen:BIOkleen® is a leading brand of environmentally certified maintenance products for homeowners. “Naturally effective” is the brand's motto. The goal is to minimize environmental impact from production to finished product. In BIOkleen's Eco series, all products are biodegradable and marked with Good Environmental Choice (Bra Miljöval) by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, or can meet other environmental certifications. The brand was founded in 1992 and has been owned by the Swedish greentech company OrganoClick® since 2016. The products are sold in paint and building specialty stores in Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region.
Press Contact: Robert Weber, CEO BIOkleen Miljökemi AB, robert@biokleen.se, +46(0)70 656 6813 www.biokleen.se
About OrganoClick:OrganoClick® is a Swedish green chemistry company, founded in 2006. The business idea is to replace hidden plastic and harmful chemicals in fiber-based materials. Based on the company's patented “OrganoClick” technologies, OrganoClick® develops and produces a range of products aimed at enabling a green transition. Examples include the biobased binder OC-BioBinder® for nonwoven manufacturers, the biodegradable textile waterproofing OrganoTex®, and the biocide-free wood protection technology OrganoWood®. OrganoClick® also owns and develops the brand BIOkleen® with a focus on environmentally certified maintenance products for homeowners. OrganoClick® has received several awards, is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, and has its headquarters, production, and R&D in Täby, Stockholm.
Press Contact: Mårten Hellberg, CEO OrganoClick, marten.hellberg@organoclick.com, +46 (0)7 07 16 48 90 www.organoclick.com
