Itaconix has signed an exclusive global supply agreement with Nouryon for Itaconix's innovative bio-based polymers with chelating properties for the detergents market. This development follows Itaconix's announcement in May 2018 that Nouryon notified Itaconix of its desire to enter into a joint marketing effort after completing a successful technical and regulatory evaluation of Itaconix's polymers. It is also the first supply agreement resulting from a joint development agreement signed by the companies in 2017 to explore opportunities for polymers made from bio-based itaconic acid using Itaconix's technology. Under the terms of the supply agreement, Itaconix will produce and supply certain proprietary polymers with chelating properties that Nouryon will market to its customers in household, institutional, and industrial detergent and cleaner applications. In addition, the parties will work together to transition many of Itaconix's current detergent customers to Nouryon.