TensTech

Innovative Chemical and Material Technologies

TensTech Inc. is a research company that focuses on the development of new, innovative chemical and material-based technologies. Our vision is to carry out focused research and development projects based on clearly identified product goals. Projects include technologies that are based on internally identified objectives, that address grant-based objectives, or that are part of joint research and development efforts with partner chemical companies. We work in the expectation that our efforts will have a significant impact on targeted high value applications and specialty chemical markets.

Technologies and Markets

  • Lubricant Technologies:

    Lubrication technology is a very large, critical world market and improved materials offer the potential for significant energy savings and the enhanced equipment operating life. TensTech currently has under development several new classes of intermediate molecular weight, low viscosity, high viscosity index, low pour point base lubricants that have the potential to be a disruptive technology in a wide range of industrial and consumer lubrication markets.

  •  Enhanced, Surface Applied Antimicrobial Technologies:

    TensTech, has carried out worked designed to enhance the functionality and improved the durability of an existing classes of EPA registered, surface applied antimicrobials. The work focused on enhanced products based on silane quaternary technology and the products have been shown to have antiviral performance.

  • Low Molecular Weight Block Co-Polymers:  

    The modification and control of surface or bulk properties is a cost-efficient method for providing new and desirable properties for a range of advanced materials. TensTech has carried out new material development in a number of significant application areas and has available a range of products, including:

    • Construction material applications include cement and plaster products

    • Hair conditioning

    • Semi-durable and durable polymer surface modification

    • Printing applications for improved ink performance

  • Cosmetic Components:

    • A new class of emoluments with very long play times

    • A new class of cleaning agents with extremely low skin and eye irritation

    • A new class of water insoluble carriers for sunscreen and related applications

    • A new class of stabilizing carriers for cosmetic or botanical actives