Global collaboration for sustainable Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) development

Release time:

2026-03-31

Suzhou, March 30th 2026 Lummen, March 30th 2026

Wujiang Shuguang Chemical Co., Ltd. and Limaru NV announce global collaboration for sustainable Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) development.

Wujiang Shuguang Chemical Co., Ltd., a Chinese company and global leader in the sustainable production of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO), and Limaru NV, an European pioneer in sustainable household and professional insecticide innovation and a trusted one-stop partner unlocking access to European regulated markets, have entered into a strategic collaboration to promote PBO of renewable plant origin on the international market.

This unique production process uses leaves from Cinnamonum Camphor tree as a natural, renewable raw material. The initiative actively contributes to deforestation prevention, soil erosion, the restoration of green areas in Asia, and ensures a significant reduction in CO2 emissions throughout the manufacturing chain.

Founded in 1990, Wujiang Shuguang Chemical Co., Ltd. is recognized for industrial quality, batch consistency, and a strong commitment to responsible chemistry. The company has embedded advanced ESG practices into its operations, investing in clean energy, energy efficiency, and raw material traceability.

Limaru NV will lead the regulatory and commercial development of this innovation across global markets. Although often categorized as a co-formulant, Piperonyl Butoxide is, in fact, an active substance under many regulatory frameworks. Its semi-synthetic origin marks an important milestone in the industry’s transition toward sustainability.

“We are proud to be the first company in the world to produce Piperonyl Butoxide from a plant- based, renewable source. Sustainability is not an option; it is an industrial responsibility. In Limaru, we have found a partner who shares our long-term vision,” said Mr. Yuqiang Ding , CEO of Wujiang Shuguang Chemical Co., Ltd.

“This agreement represents a key step in our broader project to shift the household and professional insecticide industry toward the use of sustainable, plant-based active substances. True innovation occurs when industrial choices respect the environment and anticipate regulatory evolution,” said Mr. Wim Decraemere, CEO of Limaru NV.
The partnership between Wujiang Shuguang Chemical Co., Ltd. and Limaru NV stands as a concrete example of responsible innovation, combining performance, safety, and environmental stewardship on a global scale.

For more information:
www.limaru.com
https://en.shuguangchem.com/