Arkema has announced that it has expanded its bio-based offer with a new range of mass balance acrylic materials.
Arkema has announced a major step forward in its sustainable offering with the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance approach. Through these monomers, Arkema can begin to offer certified bio-attributed specialty acrylic resins and additives for a wide range of applications.
The launch of Arkema's new range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers and specialty acrylic resins and additives, certified for mass balance under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification-PLUS (ISCC+) framework, is a milestone in the transition to a more renewable and lower carbon economy. The replacement of fossil feedstocks with bio/bio-circular feedstock will support Arkema customers in achieving their climate plan goals by reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Arkema's use of the mass balance approach in the production of bio-attributed solutions complements the segregated bio-based polymers, resins and additives that Arkema is already offering. These high-performance bio-based segregated solutions include: Rilsan® and Pebax® Rnew® polyamide 11 advanced polymers, Sartomer® Sarbio UV-curing resins, Synaqua® alkyd emulsions, Crayvallac® and Coapur® rheology additives.
“Engaging in both complementary approaches of mass balance and physical segregation accelerates our innovation in renewable materials for our customers and partners, to help them achieve their own sustainable development targets,” said Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Arkema Coating Solutions. “In line with Arkema’s newly reinforced commitment to the Paris Agreement, we are working diligently to reduce our environmental footprint while developing innovative materials for a more sustainable world.”