US Glutaraldehyde markets moved decisively higher in early March as trader-driven procurement and rising feedstock costs shifted sentiment from stable to bullish. Early February activity showed routine buying and balanced inventories, but by March traders hedged war-related risks and festival-driven demand, straining limited stocks. Winter weather caused minor delays, but flows were largely managed; the Glutaraldehyde uptick was driven by precautionary buying and crude-linked feedstock pressure that reshaped the balance and set an upward trajectory into March and April. Demand for Glutaraldehyde remained anchored by healthcare sterilants, oilfield biocides, and industrial water treatment, with leather and veterinary end-uses adding modest lift. Upstream cost pressure from feedstock and energy/freight supported higher domestic production economics. Domestic manufacturers maintained steady utilization with no major shutdowns, but tighter import volumes and anticipatory purchasing eroded cushions.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
