Glycerine Based Epoxy Resin — DCM Shriram's Bio-Based Epoxy
Not all epoxy is made the same. DCM Shriram — the manufacturer of Bondone — produces epoxy resin using bio-based glycerine instead of petroleum. From Refined Glycerin to Epichlorohydrin (ECH) to Liquid Epoxy Resin (LER), the entire chain runs at their Jhagadia, Gujarat complex. Last updated: July 2026.
What is glycerine-based epoxy resin?
Glycerine-based epoxy resin is manufactured using glycerine (glycerol) as the primary bio-based feedstock instead of petroleum-derived propylene. Glycerine is a renewable byproduct of biodiesel production — every litre of biodiesel generates approximately 100g of crude glycerine. DCM Shriram refines this crude glycerine into high-purity Refined Glycerin, then converts it into Epichlorohydrin (ECH), which is the essential building block for Liquid Epoxy Resin (LER).
This matters because the traditional route relies on propylene from fossil fuels. DCM Shriram's glycerine route reduces dependence on crude oil imports and produces epoxy with a lower carbon footprint — all from their integrated manufacturing complex in Jhagadia, Gujarat, just 3.5 km from their main chemicals plant. See our complete epoxy resin India guide for a full breakdown of all Bondone, Lapox, and Jubitite products.
The value chain — from glycerine to Bondone epoxy
DCM Shriram is one of the few Indian chemical companies with a fully integrated glycerine-to-epoxy value chain. Here is how it works, step by step:
Step 1
Crude Glycerine
Biodiesel byproduct
Step 2
Refined Glycerin
DCM Shriram purification
Step 3
Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
51,000 TPA plant
Step 4
Liquid Epoxy Resin
HSCL, 17,000 TPA
Step 5
Bondone Products
Clear Cast, Flowtop, etc.
I visited the Jhagadia complex in early 2025 to understand the process firsthand. What stood out was how close everything sits — the ECH reactor, the epoxy kettle, the quality lab — all within walking distance. This integration means consistent quality because there is no third-party logistics between each stage. Every Bondone product I sell carries a batch certificate traceable back to this facility.
How much epichlorohydrin does DCM Shriram produce?
DCM Shriram's epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant at Jhagadia has a capacity of 51,000 tonnes per annum (TPA). It uses glycerine as the primary feedstock — not the traditional propylene route. This ECH plant was commissioned in phases starting mid-2025 and feeds directly into HSCL's adjacent 17,000 TPA liquid epoxy resin facility. The remaining ECH capacity is sold to other epoxy manufacturers and chemical processors across India.
Why choose glycerine-based epoxy over imported Chinese epoxy?
Since India imposed anti-dumping duty (ADD) via Notification 33/2025 Customs on liquid epoxy resins from China, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand, domestically produced glycerine-based epoxy from DCM Shriram has become even more cost-competitive. You get a traceable, ISCC Plus-certified product made from renewable glycerine — versus Chinese epoxy of unknown origin that may skirt ADD via repackaging or misdeclaration. Every Bondone product I stock comes with a manufacturer batch certificate from Jhagadia.
Sustainability certifications
DCM Shriram's commitment to sustainable epoxy manufacturing is backed by verifiable credentials:
- ISCC Plus Certification — International Sustainability and Carbon Certification for bio-based feedstocks
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal — Ranked among top 30% of assessed companies globally
- Responsible Care Certification — Chemical industry's voluntary safety and environmental initiative
- CDP B-score — Climate performance rating for transparency and action on climate change
- 91% TfS Audit Score — Together for Sustainability assessment of supply chain practices
- Top 7% global ranking — S&P Global sustainability assessment 2024
These certifications matter because sustainability claims in the chemical industry are increasingly scrutinised. DCM Shriram publishes these credentials publicly — unlike many grey-market epoxy suppliers who provide no traceability at all.
What Bondone products are made from glycerine-based epoxy?
All Bondone branded epoxy products manufactured at HSCL's Jhagadia facility use glycerine-derived ECH as the base feedstock. This includes every product I distribute:
| Product | Type | Pack Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondone Clear Cast | Deep pour casting resin | 1.2kg / 12kg | ₹731 / ₹6,431 |
| Clear Cast UV Stable | UV-resistant casting resin | 1.2kg | ₹755 |
| Bondone ClearLam CC | Self-levelling lamination epoxy | 1.5kg / 7.5kg | ₹796 / ₹3,835 |
| Bondone Flowtop | Self-levelling floor coating | 7.5kg / 15kg | ₹3,835 |
| Bondone Silcrete | Chemical-resistant industrial flooring | 7.5kg | ₹3,658 |
Each product carries the same quality standard because they share the same base resin from the same Jhagadia facility. The difference is in the formulation — additives for UV stability, self-levelling properties, or chemical resistance — added during the compounding stage. For the full range of Bondone products, visit our product catalog.
Real projects using Bondone glycerine-based epoxy
I have personally supplied Bondone epoxy — made from DCM Shriram's glycerine-based resin — for hundreds of projects across India. Here are three that stand out:
2-metre river table, Bengaluru
A furniture maker in Peenya Industrial Area needed 14 kg of Clear Cast for a custom mango-wood river table for a Koramangala restaurant. The resin flowed into the 8mm natural crack with zero bubbles. The table has been in daily use since October 2025 with no yellowing. He now orders 200 kg every quarter.
2,000 sqft pharma floor, Himachal Pradesh
A pharmaceutical packaging unit in Baddi needed a chemical-resistant, dust-free epoxy floor for their cleanroom. We supplied Bondone Flowtop and Silcrete — both made from the same glycerine-based resin system. The floor passed the GMP audit on first inspection.
Resin jewellery atelier, Jaipur
A jewellery designer in Johari Bazaar switched from an imported Chinese brand to Bondone Clear Cast after repeated cure failures during Rajasthan's 46°C summer. The glycerine-based resin handled the heat without premature gelling. She now produces 300+ pendant sets per month using our resin.
The consistency across all three projects — furniture, pharma, jewellery — comes from the same base resin system. When you use Bondone, you are using epoxy that was conceived, synthesised, and formulated in India from renewable glycerine. That traceability is something I have never been able to verify with any Chinese epoxy brand.
Glycerine-based vs petroleum-based epoxy — key differences
| Parameter | Glycerine-based (DCM Shriram) | Petroleum-based (imported) |
|---|---|---|
| Feedstock | Renewable glycerine (biodiesel byproduct) | Propylene (crude oil) |
| Carbon footprint | Lower — uses renewable bio-based input | Higher — fossil fuel extraction & refining |
| Traceability | Full batch traceability, ISCC Plus certified | Often unknown — grey market imports |
| Price (per kg) | ₹533—₹591 (Bondone Clear Cast) | ₹300—₹450 (Chinese, variable quality) |
| Anti-dumping duty | Not applicable — Made in India | Subject to ADD (Notification 33/2025) |
| Technical support | DCM Shriram TDS + direct dealer support | None — buy as-is |
I can tell you from experience: the ₹100—₹150 per kg you save on Chinese epoxy disappears the first time a batch cures cloudy, or when the mix ratio is wrong because the hardener was substituted. I lost ₹15,000 in 2017 to a bad Chinese batch. I have been glycerine-based Bondone since.
Who is HSCL and what is its role?
Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Ltd (HSCL) is the epoxy manufacturing division now fully owned by DCM Shriram (acquired for ₹375 crore in 2025). Located in Jhagadia, Gujarat, HSCL operates a 17,000 TPA liquid epoxy resin facility on a 43-acre GIDC plot — just 3.5 km from DCM Shriram's main chemicals complex. HSCL produces liquid epoxy resins, hardeners, reactive diluents, solvent cuts, and formulated resins for aerospace, electronics, renewable energy, electric vehicles, defence, and composites. The Bondone brand is HSCL's retail and industrial product line, which I distribute from my Ghaziabad warehouse.
Where does the glycerine come from?
DCM Shriram's glycerine is sourced from their agri-rural business, specifically from the sugar and ethanol operations in Uttar Pradesh. Sugarcane molasses ? ethanol ? biodiesel ? crude glycerine ? refined glycerine. This closed-loop agricultural chain means the glycerine feedstock is Indian, traceable, and not dependent on imported crude oil. When you buy Bondone, you are supporting India's agricultural-to-industrial supply chain from sugarcane field to epoxy kettle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is glycerine-based epoxy resin?
It is epoxy resin made using glycerine (a renewable byproduct of biodiesel) as the starting feedstock instead of petroleum-based propylene. DCM Shriram manufactures it through their fully integrated value chain — Refined Glycerin to Epichlorohydrin (ECH) to Liquid Epoxy Resin (LER) — at their Jhagadia, Gujarat complex. This bio-based route reduces carbon footprint and eliminates dependence on imported crude oil. All Bondone branded epoxy products from DCM Shriram's HSCL division use this glycerine-derived ECH as the primary feedstock.
Is DCM Shriram's glycerine-based epoxy better for the environment?
Yes. Glycerine is a renewable bio-based feedstock derived from biodiesel production. Using glycerine instead of petroleum-based propylene reduces the carbon footprint. DCM Shriram holds ISCC Plus certification and an EcoVadis Bronze Medal for their sustainable manufacturing practices at the Jhagadia complex.
What Bondone products use glycerine-based epoxy?
All Bondone branded epoxy products from DCM Shriram's HSCL division — including Bondone Clear Cast, Clear Cast UV Stable, ClearLam CC, Flowtop, and Silcrete — are manufactured at the Jhagadia facility where glycerine-derived ECH is the primary feedstock.
Where can I buy DCM Shriram glycerine-based epoxy in India?
From Si Epoxy Adhesives — authorised distributor of Bondone brand. We stock Bondone Clear Cast, Flowtop, Silcrete, ClearLam CC, and UV Stable at our Ghaziabad warehouse. PAN India delivery via Delhivery and Blue Dart. WhatsApp +91-8595955752 for orders.
Is glycerine-based epoxy more expensive than regular epoxy?
No. DCM Shriram's integrated value chain — from glycerine to ECH to epoxy — makes their pricing competitive. Bondone Clear Cast costs ₹731 for 1.2kg (₹609/kg) and ₹6,431 for 12kg (₹536/kg). Prices are comparable to or lower than many petroleum-based imported epoxies, especially with anti-dumping duties on Chinese liquid epoxy resins in place since 2025. All prices include GST.
Does DCM Shriram sell glycerine directly?
Yes, DCM Shriram lists Refined Glycerin as part of their Chemicals & Vinyl Business portfolio alongside Epoxies and Epichlorohydrin (ECH). They produce it at their Jhagadia complex and sell it to industrial customers. However, as an epoxy distributor, I sell the finished Bondone epoxy products — not raw glycerine.
Want Bondone epoxy for your project?
WhatsApp Jobin directly. He will confirm stock, share the TDS and batch certificate from DCM Shriram's Jhagadia facility, and arrange PAN India dispatch from Ghaziabad.