epinity
AGC Vinythai has produced bio-based epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its plant in Map Ta Phut, Thailand since 2012. Sold under the name epinity, AGC Vinythai’s ECH is 100% bio-based and manufactured using renewable glycerine, a by-product from the transformation of vegetable oils. It can be utilised as a drop-in for a wide range of industries with its main applications in epoxy resins. For customers who …
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Epinity is the brand for AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited’s 100% bio-based epichlorohydrin (ECH), produced in Thailand at the Map Ta Phut plant on Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong, commissioned in 2012, with capacity of 120,000 tonnes/year, using renewable glycerine (a by-product from vegetable oil transformation/biodiesel and oleochemical production). Epinity is a drop-in replacement for petro-based ECH and is mainly used as a precursor to epoxy resins (e.g., protective coatings, electronics, adhesives, composites), plus other chemical intermediates/applications. ABT (the producer) has operated since Feb 2012; AGC Vinythai was formed on 1 July 2022 via integration. Headquarters address is No. 2, I-3 Road, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand; offices include Bangkok. AGC Vinythai has ~1,165 employees (year-end 2023) and reported total revenues THB 48,431 million for 2023. Major shareholders: AGC Inc. and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited. Latest 2025-2026: the epinity website has active pages with a 2025-07-23 “Contact us” update, and no 2025-2026 indication of discontinuation; the ABT transfer to AGC Vinythai occurred on 3 July 2023 without affecting epinity operations.
Sources#
- COMPANY - epinity — 2022-05-31
- PRODUCT - epinity — 2022-05-31
- https://agcvinythai.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AVT-Annual-report-2023-EN.pdf
- Overview - AGC Vinythai — 2022-04-21
- CONTACT US - epinity — 2025-07-23
- Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Business Transfers to Parent Company AGC Vinythai - epinity — 2023-07-03
- epinity - AGC Vinythai — 2022-05-27
- Epichlorohydrin - AGC Vinythai
- Industry
- Biorefining, Cosmetics, Energy, Industrial chemistry, Paints & coatings, Textiles & leather, Water
- Topics
- Organic acids & bio-based chemicals, Cellulose, viscose & lyocell fibres
- Role
- Producer — “…onventional ECH in existing manufacturing processes. - Market segments highlighted: Advanced composites, paint…”
- Parent / group
- AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited (Vinythai/AGC Vinythai group; epinity plant operated by Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary)
- Why it is bioeconomy
- Epinity is a 100% bio-based epichlorohydrin produced at the Map Ta Phut, Thailand site commissioned in 2012, using renewable glycerine derived from vegetable oil by-products, supporting industrial chemical applications like epoxy resin precursors.
- Found via
- Resonac; PTT MCC Biochem; [Rubric] Thailand · construction; [Rubric] Thailand · paints
Bio-solutions it supplies 0
Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.
What they offer
Subsidiaries: Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Company Limited (ABT) (business transferred to parent)
News & status 6
- 2026 Latest status: The brand continues to be actively marketed and certified, with a strategic distribution partnership for the US market renewed in 2026. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2025-09-08 epinity® is a bio-based Epichlorohydrin with a superior carbon footprint and more sustainable process than petro-based alternatives. | epinityepinity® is a bio-based Epichlorohydrin that offers a lower carbon footprint and a more sustainable production process than petro-based alternatives, backed by sustainability certifications. It is Halal-certified to support Halal-compliant surfactant products.
- 2025-10-06 Later this month, we're heading to Jakarta, Indonesia for the PACIFIC COATINGS SHOW. | epinityEpinity is promoting its attendance at the Pacific Coatings Show in Jakarta, with Sales & Marketing Manager Kanes Songtirapunya speaking on reducing the environmental impact of epoxy resins, and inviting in-person meetings.
- 2026-01-07 "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026" from epinity team as we wrapped up 2025 and wishing you all great health and successful year ahead. | epinityEpinity post-Wrap: A holiday greeting from the Epinity team, wishing followers Merry Christmas 2026 and a healthy, successful year ahead. Engagement: 6 reactions, no comments.
- 2025-01-14 AGC VinyThai collaborates with US uni/Allnex for biobased epoxies - YUSHENG ENTERPRISE LIMITEDEpinity is a bio-based epichlorohydrin (ECH) used as a precursor to epoxy resins, and in this collaboration it is highlighted as part of AGC Vinythai and Allnex’s effort with MSU to replace Bisphenol A with lignin for greener epoxy coatings.
- 2026-08-04 กลุ่ม KTIS ส่งบรรจุภัณฑ์ชานอ้อย 100% แบรนด์ “อ้อยพลัส (Evolve Purity)” ร่วมงานแสดงสินค้าในอินโดนีเซีย | ThaiPR.NETEPAC, part of KTIS Group, launches 100% sugarcane-bagasse packaging under the brand “อ้อยพลัส (Evolve Purity)” made from pure bagasse fibers, eco-friendly, safe for hot/cold foods, and biodegradable within 45 days; it showcased at Food & Hospitality Indonesia …
- 2026-07-14 เอกนิติ จี้สอบ สุภาพร ซื้อหุ้นทิพย์ หวั่นกระทบเชื่อมั่น ก.ล.ต.แจงแล้วSummary: The article reports that the Thai Ministry of Finance and the SEC are investigating concerns around alleged “phantom” or synthetic stock purchases and emphasize restoring transparency and investor confidence in the securities market; the SEC commits …
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Ownership & investors 3
| parent | AGC Inc. and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited |
| parent | AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited |
| subsidiary | Advanced Biochemical |
Partners & deals 1
| counterparty | HELM US Corporation (distributor) …The brand continues to be actively marketed and certified, with a strategic distribution partnership for the US market renewed in 2026.… |
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