The new arrivals, Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB, and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB, are engineered to help coatings manufacturers reduce the product carbon footprint (PCF) of their formulations without compromising on quality or performance.
BASF has expanded its certified biomass-balanced
(BMB) portfolio with the launch of three new additives designed specifically for architectural coatings: Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB, and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB.
The newly introduced additives allow paints and coatings manufacturers to transition to lower-emission formulations seamlessly. Because these biomass-balanced products possess identical physical and chemical properties to their conventional counterparts, they can be integrated into existing systems directly, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming reformulations.
The three new additives target key areas of architectural paint performance:
- Dispex® AA 4145 MB delivers optimised pigment wetting to ensure high-quality, consistent finishes.
- Rheovis® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB provide precise rheology control and exceptional application behaviour across a diverse range of paint formulations.
According to BASF, the BMB approach significantly reduces reliance on fossil-based feedstocks. At the very beginning of the chemical production value chain, 100% of the traditional fossil raw materials are replaced with certified renewable resources within the company's integrated Verbund production setup.
While the renewable carbon cannot be physically distinguished in the final additive, the renewable share is fully allocated to the finished product using an independently audited mass balance approach in accordance with international standards. The new additives are fully certified under the REDcert² standard, validating their sustainability credentials and reduced PCF compared to standard BASF products. As environmental standards and consumer expectations rise, particularly for indoor home applications, the demand for sustainable chemical solutions in the construction and decorative sectors is growing rapidly.
“With the introduction of these biomass-balanced products, BASF is empowering coatings manufacturers to reduce carbon footprint without reformulation challenges. Especially in interior architectural applications, where sustainability expectations are rising, our solutions help customers pursue carbon-footprint reduction targets while maintaining performance,” has noted Sylvain Huguenard, Global Vice-President of Additives at BASF.