1. BASF shifts to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate.
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Ndure, Isatou
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ETHYL acrylate ,ACRYLIC acid ,ECOLOGICAL impact ,TEXTILE waste ,CORPORATE vice-presidents - Abstract
BASF, a global chemical company, has shifted to producing bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) at its Ludwigshafen facility. The bio-based EA has a certified 40% content traceable to renewable sources and offers a 30% reduction in carbon footprint compared to the fossil-based version. The chemical and technical specifications of the bio-based product remain the same as the traditional version, ensuring seamless integration for customers. BASF aims to phase out the fossil-based EA and exclusively offer the bio-based version from Q4 2024. The company also offers a variant called bio-based Ethyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus, which further reduces the product's carbon footprint. BASF sources sustainable bioethanol primarily from European suppliers, using grain as a feedstock and ensuring it does not compete with food production. The primary industries targeted for the bio-based EA are coatings, adhesives, and various polymer dispersion applications, as well as acrylic rubber, textiles, acrylic fibers, and leather products. The bio-based EA has received 'OK biobased' certification from TÜV Austria, validating its environmental credentials. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024