AcResin has been designed for use in the manufacture of high-performance self-adhesive specialty labels and tapes for the automotive, construction, medical, cosmetics, food and beverage industries. These carbon-neutral solutions ideally combine high-performance properties and sustainability benefits.
The new products acResin ZeroPCF A 260 UV, A 250 UV and A 204 UV are identical in quality and properties to their conventional counterparts. The carbon footprint of acResin LowPCF UV 3532 is said to have been reduced by more than 80%.
The outstanding sustainability profile of acResin is made possible by the BMB approach. This was developed for complex production systems like those found at BASF. Instead of fossil feedstock (e.g., naphtha and natural gas), equivalent quantities of certified renewable feedstock are fed into the system at an early stage of acResin production. This has been confirmed by the independent REDcert and ISCC PLUS certifications. TÜV Rheinland Energy, an independent certification body, has confirmed the PCF calculations for acResin ZeroPCF and acResin LowPCF.
Susanne Jorre, sustainability expert at TÜV Rheinland Energy, said: “We have reviewed the PCF calculations for acResin ZeroPCF and acResin LowPCF and are pleased to confirm their plausibility.”
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schiele, vice president adhesives, fiberbonding & paper coating chemicals EMEA at BASF, said: “We’re especially satisfied with this accomplishment because it helps the adhesives industry cut carbon emissions while retaining the outstanding performance of acResin. Furthermore, by adding acResin ZeroPCF to our portfolio, we have expanded our sustainable product range for a more circular economy.”
