New Delhi: Global chemicals company BASF has expanded its certified biomass balance (BMB) portfolio for architectural coatings with the launch of three new additives designed to help coatings manufacturers reduce the carbon footprint of their products without compromising performance.
The company introduced Dispex AA 4145 MB, Rheovis PU 1333 MB and Rheovis HS 1169 MB, all certified under the REDcert² standard. BASF said the new additives deliver the same performance as their conventional counterparts while supporting customers’ sustainability targets, Indian Chemical News reported.
The biomass balance approach replaces fossil-based raw materials with certified renewable feedstocks at the beginning of the production chain. Using a mass balance method, an equivalent amount of renewable material is allocated to the finished product while preserving the product’s original properties.
According to BASF, the certified additives have a lower product carbon footprint (PCF) than the company’s conventional additives under its PCF methodology.
“With the introduction of these biomass-balanced products, BASF is empowering coatings manufacturers to reduce carbon footprint without reformulation challenges,” said Sylvain Huguenard, Global Vice President, Additives at BASF.
“Especially in interior architectural applications, where sustainability expectations are rising, our solutions help customers pursue carbon-footprint reduction targets while maintaining performance,” he added.
The new additives are designed for architectural coating applications. Dispex AA 4145 MB improves pigment wetting to deliver high-quality finishes, while Rheovis PU 1333 MB and Rheovis HS 1169 MB provide controlled rheology and consistent application performance across a wide range of coating formulations.
