Bio-Based Ingredients for Asphalt, Concrete & Infrastructure Innovation
Sustainable Solutions for Builders, Mix Designers & Manufacturers
At CERCO, we provide high-quality, renewable ingredients that help asphalt and concrete producers reduce environmental impact, improve product performance, and meet growing demand for safer, greener building materials.
We specialize in bio-renewable fats and oils, including:
Soybean Oil
Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Distilled Animal Fats & Tallow
Corn Oil
Fatty Acid Derivatives (C16–C18, TOFA)
These ingredients are already being used — and rapidly explored — in a range of concrete and asphalt formulations. Whether you're paving roads, casting precast panels, manufacturing concrete blocks, or managing dust control, we help you integrate sustainable raw materials that drive value and align with modern construction standards.
Browse Our Ingredients:
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A proven performer in both asphalt rejuvenation and concrete release formulations, soybean oil offers an eco-conscious alternative to petroleum-based softeners. Its consistent supply, favorable pricing, and natural lubricity make it ideal for warm-mix technologies, bio-based release agents, and even as a base for curing compounds. It's one of the most scalable bio-inputs available — renewable, domestically sourced, and easy to blend.
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Repurposed from foodservice operations, UCO is a cost-effective, low-carbon feedstock used in asphalt recycling, dust control, and mold release systems. Its natural viscosity and biodegradability make it a smart solution for projects focused on sustainability and environmental compliance. UCO also aligns with circular economy practices, turning waste into performance-enhancing inputs.
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These fats serve as highly effective lubricants, plasticizers, and release agents in both asphalt and concrete settings. With a higher flashpoint and low volatility, they are a safe choice for indoor construction or heat-sensitive operations. As a byproduct of other industries, tallow and animal fats are abundant, reliable, and an often-overlooked tool for reducing petrochemical use in industrial formulations.
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Corn oil is a flexible, plant-based option that brings smooth application properties and oxidative stability to concrete and asphalt products. It can be used as a renewable base oil in sealants, form oils, and emulsifiers, offering performance that pairs well with green building certifications and LEED-compliant practices. Its familiar food-grade profile also makes it a safe solution in sensitive environments.
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These mid- to long-chain fatty acids — including Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA) — are used in a variety of industrial applications, from anti-stripping agents in asphalt to emulsifiers in concrete mixes. Their chemical reactivity allows them to bond well with aggregate and cementitious surfaces, enhancing durability and adhesion. They’re ideal for formulators seeking renewable base chemistry with strong performance characteristics.
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Applications We Support
🔹Asphalt Rejuvenators & Plasticizers
🔹 Concrete Form Release Agents
🔹 Curing Compound Carriers
🔹 Dust Control & Soil Stabilization
🔹 Bitumen Extenders & Sealers
🔹 Precast Mold Oils & Additives
Why CERCO?
Renewable, Eco-Friendly Materials
Reduce dependency on petroleum-based inputs and offer safer options for crews and communities.
Tailored Supply Chain Solutions
From bulk sourcing to custom spec development, we work closely with your operations team to deliver what you need, when you need it.
Cross-Industry Expertise
We’ve worked with industries ranging from agriculture and animal feed to industrial processing and construction. That means we understand what it takes to support complex production needs with reliable ingredient supply.
Innovation-Ready
Looking to test a new mix or develop a cleaner process? Our ingredient specialists can help you explore smart substitutions and new use cases.
Sizing
We can furnish you with the particle size you desire by grinding and screening the product to your specifications, or we can pelletize it.
Packaging
Products can be packaged in bulk, cardboard boxes, fiber or metal drums; frozen nude blocks; 5-, 10-, 25-, 50- or 100- pound paper bags; or tote bags or boxes.
Shipping
We can ship to your facilities by convertible, dump, hopper, pneumatic, refrigerated, tank, van or walking-floor truck; by box, hopper, air-slide hopper or tank railroad car; by barge or by vessel.
Delivery
We deliver the materials you want when you need them.