Formicochem™ is a supplementary process to the formicofib™ and formicobio™ processes with the purpose of producing various biochemicals and biofuels from biomasses. The structure and products of the formicochem™ process are tailored case by case. Products include, for example, lignin and commodity chemicals acetic acid and furfural.

Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar and it is also a raw material in the production of paints, adhesives and plastics. Furfural is a trace component in brandies and breads, and it is industrially applied as a solvent and a raw material for resins.

The lignin in raw material dissolves in pulping and it is obtained from the Chempolis process as a dry by-product. Lignin is an excellent fuel and it can be combusted in a power plant to produce bioenergy. Lignin and other dissolved solids can be converted to valuable biochemicals as well.