A CULTURE OF DISCOVERY

As a venture-backed, early-stage chemical company, Rivertop derives its culture of discovery and practicality from veteran innovators in chemistry and industry. Spawned from research at the University of Montana, Rivertop chemists have opened new frontiers in performance and sustainability. Rivertop is now commercializing these new chemicals in several large markets.

INNOVATION IS IN OUR NATURE.

Rivertop Renewables is revolutionizing bio-based chemistry. Through our safe, sustainable and cost-competitive Novel Chemistry™ approach, we produce glucaric acid and other chemicals for consumer and industrial applications. Merging proven science with renewable resources, Rivertop is improving the performance, sustainability and cost of end-products with innovative, new-to-market solutions.

A NOVEL WAY FORWARD

Rivertop™ is harnessing functionalities of glucaric acid, other sugar acids, their salts and derivatives to engineer applications with sustainable chemistries. From detergent builders for automatic dishwashing formulations to corrosion inhibitors in road deicing products, we are working in collaboration with customers and partners to pioneer cost-effective, performance-based applications for consumer and industrial use.

BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE CIVILIZATION

Several major consumer and industrial products and processes have previously had to rely on available chelates – many of which are persistent, polluting and made from non-renewable sources. Consumers, citizens and policymakers are increasingly calling for safe and renewable alternatives. As a result, producers and marketers are actively seeking sustainable solutions that offer high performance and cost-effectiveness.

Rivertop’s™ science and processes unlock the chemical potential of plant sugars, creating a sustainable supply of bio-based products that are economically and environmentally attractive to consumers as well as industry. With the full utilization of feedstocks, virtually no manufacturing waste, and produced in adherence to the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry, our chemicals are the most sustainable option our customers can use to build their products

RENEWABLE

Every carbon atom found in Rivertop’s chemicals comes from renewable sources. Rivertop’s oxidation process essentially “recycles” carbon previously found in the natural environment. The biodegradation of such chemicals does not contribute new sources of carbon to the atmosphere.

BIODEGRADABLE

Rivertop’s chemicals and engineered bioproducts originate from – and eventually break down to become – organic matter and gases. Uniquely, Rivertop’s chemicals and derivatives can be engineered with chemical structures of variable characteristics, biodegrading faster or slower based on their functional requirements – not simply their material application.

VERSATILE

Rivertop’s patented technology platform enables versatility both upstream and downstream. Leveraging a variety of sugars (such as glucose, one of the world’s most abundant and least expensive sugars), as well as others derived from a variety of sources (like grains, grasses and wood), we produce glucaric acid. This leading renewable chemical has applicability in several markets, including consumer and industrial cleaning, food and beverage, oil and gas, transportation, building materials, adhesives, films and fibers. In addition to glucaric acid, we can also utilize a range of sugars and sugar alcohols to produce the corresponding acid.