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Metabolic Explorer SA is a France-based industrial biotechnology company engaged in the production of bulk chemical intermediates from a range of renewable feedstock. Metabolic Explorer SA offers bulk chemicals, such as Glycolic acid, L-Methionine, MPG (1.2 Propanediol) and PDO (1.3 Propanediol), which are used in the production of everyday products, such as textile fibres, paints, solvents, animal feed supplements, cosmetics, detergents and renewably sourced plastics. Metabolic Explorer SA sells its products mainly for three families of industrialists: Manufacturers of agro-resources, existing producers of chemical compounds and manufacturers employing chemical compounds. In addition, the company is engaged in research and development and runs its own laboratory to develop micro-organisms.