LANXESS offers more sustainable basic chemical solutions

· Polyol and oxidation product portfolio further expanded

· Product upgrade with lower carbon footprint

· WithScopeblueSustainability label product expansion

Shanghai,202 3year5 month4day ——Specialty chemicals company LANXESS takes an important step towards greater sustainability with its polyol and oxidation portfolio: high-quality industrial intermediates (AII) the business department can now make appointments for 80%polyols and oxidation products ( POP) combination provides more sustainable Solutions for development. Seven of the business unit’s nine products, including trimethylolpropane (TMP), adipic acid (ADA),1,6-hexanediol (HDO) and phthalic anhydride ( PSA), has successfully completed the LANXESS Internal<span style="mso-spaceIt is produced by recycling cyclohexane. As a result, these products have a significantly higher carbon footprint than conventionally produced products. LANXESSAHP(adipic acid,1,6-Hexanediol and Phthalo Acid anhydride) market leaderDavid Berhorst Say: " as early as2021 In 2009, the carbon footprint of our product portfolio was not only certified for the first time, but additionally created higher added value for our customers."Thanks to LANXESS The two nitric oxide removal devices in the acid factory can effectively decompose nitric oxide during the production process, so the emissions produced by LANXESS during the production of these basic chemicals are already significantly lower than similar levels in the market. Berhorst Says: “By using bio-based raw materials, we have the ability to go a step further in fulfilling customer demands for more sustainable products and even CO2 neutral products. "

Open up new opportunities

Raw material forPOPimprove the carbon footprint of related products To the vital impact. AsPOPBusiness Line Sustainability Manager,Eric Hendricks This point of view is also emphasized. Therefore, LANXESS is working to replace more raw materials with green raw materials.“Although so far there is no one that can completely replace all raw materials s solution. ”Hendricks Said.“In this field, we are also working together with partners throughout the industry chain, so that we, as the supply side, can also give a clear and definite position as soon as possible. "

Currently, although for POPThe demand for sustainable products is mainly from Europe. However, LANXESS also sees great potential in the Asian and American markets, because competitors in these regions The product portfolio does not offer any green alternative solutions so far.“We definitely look forward to being a step ahead in the sustainability space. ”DeutschConcluded."In the next few years, the market will be YesThe demand for innovative and sustainable products will increase day by day. And if we bring the latest and most cutting-edge products to the market, we can believe that in the future we will Our products will usher in a wealth of new opportunities with our customers.”