--- title: Sustainable Green Materials | Services | GL CHEMTEC description: Learn more about how GL CHEMTEC combines decades of experience in material formulation with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and polymer chemistry. image: https://glchemtec.ca/hubfs/iStock-1480026547-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://glchemtec.ca/sustainable-green-materials#main-content) [![GLChemtecLogo (NEW)](https://glchemtec.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/GLChemtecLogo%20(NEW).png?width=800&height=241&name=GLChemtecLogo%20(NEW).png) ![GL CHEMTEC Logo](https://glchemtec.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/GLChemtecLogo%20(NEW).png?width=1000&height=301&name=GLChemtecLogo%20(NEW).png)](https://glchemtec.ca/?hsLang=en) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Small Molecule API Development](https://glchemtec.ca/api-development) - [Tailored Biomedical Polymers](https://glchemtec.ca/tailored-biomedical-polymers) - [Integrated Solutions](https://glchemtec.ca/integrated-solutions) - [Facilities](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities) Show submenu for Facilities - [R&D lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#rd-lab) - [Kilo lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#kilo-lab) - [Pilot plant](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#pilot-plant) - [GMP cleanroom](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#gmp-cleanroom) - [Analytical lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#analytical-lab) - News Show submenu for News - [Blog](https://blog.glchemtec.ca/blog) - [Events](https://glchemtec.ca/news-events) - [News](https://blog.glchemtec.ca/blog/tag/news) - [About](https://glchemtec.ca/overview) Show submenu for About - [Overview](https://glchemtec.ca/overview) - [Leadership](https://glchemtec.ca/leadership) - [Core Values](https://glchemtec.ca/core-values) - [Careers](https://glchemtec.ca/careers) - [Certifications](https://glchemtec.ca/certifications) - [Contact us](https://glchemtec.ca/contact-gl-chemtec) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Small Molecule API Development](https://glchemtec.ca/api-development) - [Tailored Biomedical Polymers](https://glchemtec.ca/tailored-biomedical-polymers) - [Integrated Solutions](https://glchemtec.ca/integrated-solutions) - [Facilities](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities) Show submenu for Facilities - [R&D lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#rd-lab) - [Kilo lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#kilo-lab) - [Pilot plant](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#pilot-plant) - [GMP cleanroom](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#gmp-cleanroom) - [Analytical lab](https://glchemtec.ca/cdmo-facilities#analytical-lab) - News Show submenu for News - [Blog](https://blog.glchemtec.ca/blog) - [Events](https://glchemtec.ca/news-events) - [News](https://blog.glchemtec.ca/blog/tag/news) - [About](https://glchemtec.ca/overview) Show submenu for About - [Overview](https://glchemtec.ca/overview) - [Leadership](https://glchemtec.ca/leadership) - [Core Values](https://glchemtec.ca/core-values) - [Careers](https://glchemtec.ca/careers) - [Certifications](https://glchemtec.ca/certifications) - [Contact us](https://glchemtec.ca/contact-gl-chemtec) Open main navigation Close main navigation Open search Close search # Sustainable, green materials GL CHEMTEC combines decades of experience in polymer chemistry with extensive expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to deliver innovative tailored materials and solutions that meet your unique requirements and contribute to a greener future and the circular economy. We have extensive experience in functionalized biopolymers (e.g. Hyaluronic Acid, Chitosan, Xanthan Gums, Amino Acid based polymers), novel bio-based adhesives, novel coatings, films and membranes, polyols, acrylic and methacrylic acid based polymers, among many others. We are able to prepare thin films and emulsions/nano-emulsions in-house and conduct full analysis on your new materials for evaluation and rapid development. [CONTACT US \>](https://glchemtec.ca/contact-gl-chemtec?hsLang=en) ### Solutions for your material needs Our focus is on providing industry-leading sustainable materials that align with your specific needs. 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