For the first time, BASF is offering neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA) with a zero carbon footprint (PCF) product, according to the company. These products are manufactured at the company’s plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany and sold worldwide.


        BASF achieves zero PCF for NPG and PA through its Biomass Balance (BMB) approach using renewable feedstock in its integrated production system. As for NPG, BASF also uses renewable energy sources for its production.
       The new products are “simple” solutions: the company says they are identical in quality and performance to standard products, allowing customers to use them in production without adapting existing processes.
        Powder paints are an important area of ​​application for NPG, especially for the construction and automotive industries, as well as household appliances. Polyamide is fully biodegradable and is used as an anti-mold agent for food preservation and coarse grains. Other applications include the production of plant protection products, fragrances and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, solvents and thermoplastics.
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