The initial offerings, including Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus).
ISCC Plus is an international certification programme that ensures the chain of custody along the value chain from feedstock to the final product.
The BMBcert offerings are said to contribute to a reduction in fossil feedstock demand. At the beginning of the value chain, fossil-based raw material is replaced by ISCC certified bio-based feedstock and a corresponding amount is attributed to the product according to a mass balance approach.
The certified additives thus contribute to sustainable development by saving fossil resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advancing the use of renewable feedstock.
Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert are drop-in replacements for Irganox 1010 and Irganox 1076. These BMBcert offerings are identical to the conventional grades in performance and regulatory aspects. As a result, customers do not need to requalify the new additives or reformulate their products.
Joerg Bentlage, head of global product management, plastic additives, BASF, said: “By leveraging BASF’s highly integrated global production network of interconnected sites and plants, we are able to produce these industry-first, low carbon footprint, drop-in solutions with the same performance characteristics. As we advance our own journey to a more circular economy, we aim to drive a sustainable transformation towards renewable feedstock within the industries we serve through innovative and strategic customer partnerships.”
Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert will initially be produced at BASF’s site in Kaisten, Switzerland, with additional availability of Irganox 1010 FF BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert from McIntosh, USA in early 2024.
