AzuraBase™ Biopolymers

AzuraBase is the linear form of PGA offered by Ecovia, providing top-of-the line moisture capture and retention. 100% biobased, 100% biodegradable and water-soluble, It is ideal for skin care formulations but also offers benefits for other applications:

Industry	Application	Properties
Agriculture	Soil Conditioner, Fertilizer Enhancer	Excellent water retention Improves soil moisture Promotes plant growth Enhances fertilizer efficiency
Beauty and Personal Care	Cosmetic Humectants	High moisturizing at 1-3% usage Better skin hydration and elasticity than hyaluronic acid 100% natural and non-GMO Can be produced from vegetable-based feedstocks
Food	Texturizers, Thickeners, Stabilizers	Improves food appearance and taste Enhances rheological and thermal properties of wheat dough Reduces oil uptake during deep-frying 100% natural and non-GMO
Pharmaceuticals/ Biomedical	Tissue engineering, gene therapy, drug delivery systems	Biocompatibility and non-toxicity for medical applications 100% natural and non-GMO
Water Treatment	Additives	Excellent water absorbtion and metal chelation

AzuraBase polymers are typically around 500k Da molecular weight and available as off-white granules.