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consumer

choice

naturally.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

PERSONAL &

CONSUMER CARE

INDUSTRIAL

& PACKAGING

SUSTAINABILITY

An estimated 4,000,000 tonnes of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are produced globally every year. They are primarily made of oil from oil wells and more than 95% of them are used in hygiene product; baby diapers, adult incontinence underwear, and feminine napkins and pads. Every second of every day in the United States alone, 271 pounds of diapers are disposed of most of which find their way to landfills.

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INNOVATION

Tethex, the bio-based superabsorbent for use in a wide array of consumer and industrial applications, is compostable and contains none of the chemicals found in traditional synthetic, petrochemical-based sodium polyacrylate.

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SAFETY

We conduct extensive safety testing on our products, including for human skin sensitivity (in vivo dermal irritation tests) as well as petri-dish cytotoxicity (in vitro).

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“…one of 20 companies that seem most poised for lasting success.” -Entrepreneur Magazine

Our Team

Headquarters and research & development lab in Raleigh, NC
Pilot plant in Zebulon, NC
Founded in 2012

Tethis is revolutionizing the personal hygiene market by offering biodegradable, super-absorbing hydrogels that manufacturers can use to complement or replace existing petrochemical-based absorbents. Created from celluloses like wood pulp or starches derived from corn, tapioca, peas, and other plants, Tethis’s absorbents biodegrade rapidly and are predominantly comprised of carbon derived from plants.

Our scientists, R&D specialists, sustainability and technical experts are focused on one mission: building a company that will revolutionize the personal hygiene market.

We are proud of our team’s deep roots in the local community. Founded by NC State grads and supported by funding from the likes of the Wolfpack Investor Network and the Carolina Angel Network, Tethis recruits heavily from regional universities and we are always seeking innovators who want to make a difference.

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