Mission
To consistently deliver innovative and competitive solutions that create value for our clients, employees, shareholders, and society.
Technology That Transforms Materials
The Company
Reinventing materials for a sustainable industry
Oxitec is a technology company that transforms industrial by-products into sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the rubber industry. Today, Oxitec operates two industrial production plants in southern Brazil and has activities across the Globe.
Its flagship product, OxiRubber, is a sustainable performance blend designed to partially or fully replace zinc oxide (ZnO) in rubber compounds — a material widely used in the industry but known to cause environmental concerns. By replacing ZnO, OxiRubber delivers a highly cost-efficient solution while maintaining industrial performance and significantly reducing environmental impact and emissions.
Vision
To be recognized for excellence in technology, sustainability, and the quality of our products and services, achieving consistent and sustainable results.
Values
Integrity, commitment and excellence.
Where are we?
Sustainability
Quantified environmental gains without compromising industrial performance.
This section highlights OxiRubber through measurable impact: lower cradle-to-gate emissions and strong zinc-migration performance.
CO₂ equivalent emissions (Greenhouse)
LCA Comparative Data
ZnO production is carbon-intensive, especially when it involves primary zinc. Studies indicate emissions between 2.9 and 12 kg CO₂e per kg of ZnO, depending on the energy source and feedstock. In contrast, OxiRubber has a drastically lower carbon footprint, with only 73.7 kg CO₂e per ton, due to its innovative production route that harnesses industrial waste.
Carbon footprint
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Emission reduction - Difference between conventional ZnO vs OxiRubber.
A lower-impact route built on industrial waste recovery.
Zinc Migration.
High performance with a more sustainable approach
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ZnO replacement with
OxiRubber
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reduction in Zn2+
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Zinc migration was quantified using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), measuring Zn²⁺ release into water following controlled curing, extraction, and digestion. Replacing 25–50% of ZnO with OxiRubber maintains performance while achieving up to 71% reduction in Zn²⁺ migration, confirming a viable and more sustainable alternative to ZnO.
*Study reference: ACE Test Report – A26-1998-002R, Zinc Migration Testing.
Products
A sustainable route for industrial materials.
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Sustainable Substitute for Zinc Oxide
For over 100 years, zinc oxide has been the primary vulcanization activator in the global rubber industry.
OxiRubber enters the market as a sustainable alternative, offering ecological, technical, and economic advantages.
Some advantages of using it:
Cost Reduction
Stable and Long Term Pricing
Aligns with the global trend to reduce zinc oxide
Supports sustainability goals
Lower carbon footprint
OxiRubber is:
Patented worldwide
Registered under REACH
Classified as a “non-hazardous material"