The Carbon Trust, a global climate consultancy, has verified four BASF intermediate products as having a demonstrably lower cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) than the market average for fossil-based equivalent products. These ingredients have earned the Carbon Trust label and Lower than Market claim.
Carbon Trust Verified BASF Intermediates
Verified ingredients include:
- 1,6-hexanediol (HDO), used in the production of cosmetics as well as industrial coatings, polyurethanes and adhesives. Per BASF, HDO gives end products flexibility, adhesion properties and weather resistance.
- formic acid (FA), used to preserve animal feed, ensure efficient coagulation during latex extraction, etc.
- propionic acid (PA), used in animal feed to extend shelf life and used in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, solvents and plastics.
- neopentyl glycol (NPG), used to produce polyester and alkyd resins
According to BASF, the verification for HDO is valid until May 2026.
Identical Efficacy, Green Transformation Plus Transparency
According to BASF, these products are identical to standard products in terms of quality and properties, meaning they are “drop-in” solutions for customers. This will allow users to easily and efficiently reduce CO2 emissions from purchased goods or services.
“We are proud of the verification because it reflects our strong commitment to support our customers’ green transformation as stated in BASF’s recently announced 'Winning Ways' Strategy...” remarked Ketan Joshi, president of BASF’s intermediates division.
Veronika Thieme, associate director of the Carbon Trust, added: “As customer awareness about the environmental impact of their product choices grows within the chemical industry, there is an increasing demand for transparency. When BASF customers encounter the Carbon Trust verification and label, they can be confident that these verified products have undergone a rigorous process to demonstrate a lower carbon footprint..."
