For over a century, carbon black has been the go-to black pigment across industries. But its toxic profile, particularly due to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nanoparticle risks, has gone under-recognized.

People contact us all the time looking for a bio-based alternative to carbon black. Most of their questions boil down to: “Can BioBlack really replace carbon black?”

Most of us would prefer to make a living without having to destroy the planet or make people sick in the process, but achieving those laudable goals often means putting business first.