• Basf introduced zero carbon footprint of neopentyl alcohol and propionic acid products
• Using the basf equilibrium solution refining renewable biomass raw materials, realize "from cradle to gate" product carbon footprint (PCF) is zero
• Use of renewable energy, and take advantage of the basf integration production system
• Ready-to-use solutions: with standardized products with the same quality and performance
• Help achieve powder coating application and feed industry, food, agriculture and spices of carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets
• Neopentyl alcohol and propionic acid "from cradle to gate" the carbon footprint of the carbon trust's carbon neutral authentication

Basf's first launched from "cradle to gate" product carbon footprint (PCF)¹zero²Neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA).Both products in Germany's basf ludwigshafen integrated production base, with "the NPG ZeroPCF" and "PA ZeroPCF" in global sales.Basf's unique integrated production system, the use of renewable biomass balance (BMB) way raw material, the realization of neopentyl alcohol and propionic acid zero carbon emissions.In terms of production of neopentyl glycol, basf also USES renewable energy.

NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF are "with type" solution: they are the same as the standard products in the quality and performance, let the customer does not need to adjust the existing process conditions can be used in the production.Customers to use these two products, but also can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the purchased goods or services (range³), and increase the proportion of renewable raw materials in the value chain, contribute to further realize recycling economy.

Balance method using waste biomass refining renewable raw materials

Basf in integrated production system BMB method is used to produce the NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF.Therefore, basf, need in the production of the first step will be renewable raw material added to the integration of production system, and through the certification of biomass balance method for the corresponding quantity in product distribution of renewable raw materials.Use of renewable raw materials are based on the waste.Basf biomass balance product through widely recognized REDcert2 or ISCC plus standard certification³.In the production of the NPG ZeroPCF, basf also used by the certification of renewable energy sources.

Precursor carbon footprint products including raw material production, manufacturing, product manufacturing to basf products leave the factory to the customer the total greenhouse gas emissions.To realize net zero carbon dioxide emissions in 2050, basf is the first to provide customers all products sold in separate carbon footprint of large-scale chemical enterprise.

• The NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF carbon neutral certification of the carbon trust

Basf NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF won the global 狗万滚球app下载Carbon neutral consultancy Carbon Trust (Carbon Trust) Carbon neutral certification.Carbon trust certification for carbon neutral products, need through the temporary natural upstream carbon sinks (such as plants⁴Purchase carbon credits), or by the manufacturing company.And basf NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF don't need to buy carbon credits, realize the product from the cradle to gate zero carbon emissions⁵.This certification will review annually.

Neopentyl glycol application field widely

Neopentyl glycol, can be used as a powder coating is mainly used in building, automobile, and household appliances industry.In addition to near-zero emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), use the powder coating process can also reduce processing time and energy needs.Therefore, through the use of the NPG ZeroPCF, powder coating resin can greatly reduce the carbon footprint, help building, automobile, white goods and furniture manufacturers realize the scope of the upstream³Carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets.

Thanks to high chemical and thermal stability, the multi-function of polyols neopentyl glycol has proved effective in multiple application fields, especially in the production of various used in polyester and alkyd resin paint and plastic.Neopentyl glycol other applications include production of lubricants, plasticizer and medicines, such as synthetic hormones used as basic materials, cardiovascular drugs and painkillers, etc.With decades of abundant professional knowledge, basf is currently one of the world's leading neopentyl glycol manufacturers.

Widely used propionic acid

For decades, basf, customers have been using completely biodegradable propionic acid, mould inhibitor as food and feed grains.In the field of the application, and through drying or store in an airtight, compared to the save of the silo propionic acid on the economic and ecological benefits.Other applications including production crop protectants propionic acid, essence and perfume, medicine, solvent and thermoplastics.With decades of abundant professional knowledge, basf is one of the world's leading producers propionate.

¹Basf product carbon footprint calculation method (PCF) strictly follow the ISO 14067:2018 standard.In the method of examination, Germany Rhine TUV certified basf developed and used to calculate the product carbon footprint SCOTT carbon footprint method has scientific basis, conform to ISO 14067:2018 standard, and reflected the first-class technical level (ID - Nr. 0000080389;BASF SE - Certipedia).

²By taking into account all products related to greenhouse gas emissions and renewable raw materials in the value chain of the biological absorption, and through a certified balance method of biomass allocation to the product, the NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF from cradle to gate product carbon footprint (PCF) is zero.The calculation does not include the discharge downstream value chain, such as from the factory to the customer's transport emissions, emissions of further processing and product scrap (such as waste disposal) emissions.

³REDcert2 and ISCC plus sustainable biomass as a raw material for use in the chemical industry standards.About basf的生物质平衡方法，符合这些标准确认使用的生物质具有可持续性，已按所需数量添加至一体化生产体系，也确认可持续生物质已正确分配至相应的在售产品。这些认证在独立审计师现场审计的基础上颁发。

⁴Carbon sequestration is a kind of absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than the release of natural or artificial system.Natural plants have the function of the carbon sink, because plants through photosynthesis (biological uptake) taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.Basf biomass balance method used by the raw materials on the basis of plant, so the calculation from cradle to gate product carbon footprint, biological uptake of carbon dioxide will be counted.

⁵In order to the NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF complete product life cycle (from cradle to gate) product carbon neutral, all downstream discharge must be within the value chain of the value chain related participants offset by purchasing carbon credits and other ways.
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About basf

• At basf, we create chemical new role - the pursuit of sustainable development in the future.We are going to economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection.Basf has more than 111000 employees worldwide, for almost all countries, all make contribution to the success of the customers in the industry.Our products belong to six major business areas: chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface treatment technology, nutrition and nursing, agricultural solutions.Basf's 2021 global sales of 78.6 billion euros.Basf shares listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange (BAS), and the American depositary receipts (BASFY) in the form of securities market in the United States.For more information, please visit: www.basf.com.