Supplier of formates, acetates, propionates, butyrates, valerates, and levulinates.
BioFuran Materials is a supplier of short chain carboxylate salts, esters, and ionic liquids. Our formates, acetates, propionates, butyrates, valerates, and levulinates have multiple known uses as preservatives, ceramic precursors, livestock feed additives, fertilizer ingredients, deicers, etc.
Keywords: reagent chemicals, agricultural chemicals, chemical building blocks, animal feed additives, desiccants, cosmetic preservatives, life science reagents, ceramic precursors, catalysts
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1 year
What is your primary product or service?
Chemicals
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Experienced synthetic chemist with a passion for developing safer chemical products from an idea to a commercial product
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We pride ourselves in our unique approach to chemical manufacturing. We're motivated to identify low value (often prematurely discarded) bio- and metallo-wastes, divert them from piling up in landfills, and use them to produce high value chemical products. This way, we help clean our cities and create new uses for undervalued materials.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 location in Pittsburgh, PA
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're located at the University of Pittsburgh Applied Research Center (UPARC) in Hamar Township, PA
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit cards, checks, and cash
Which areas do you service?
the U.S.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Family owned business
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm EST
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Use our services to develop and supply chemical products and solutions
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
So God loved the world that he gave his begotten son. Love and giving are the key to this life we live.