BASF announced the launch of the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).  

These BMBcert offerings are identical to the conventional grades in performance, quality, and product stewardship and regulatory aspects. As a result, customers do not need to requalify the new additives or reformulate their products.

These industry-first solutions support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF’s customers meet their sustainability targets. The BMBcert offerings contribute to a reduction in fossil feedstock demand.

“By leveraging BASF’s highly integrated global production network of interconnected sites and plants, we are able to produce these industry-first, low carbon footprint, drop-in solutions with the same performance characteristics,” said Joerg Bentlage, Head of Global Product Management, Plastic Additives, BASF. “As we advance our own journey to a more circular economy, we aim to drive a sustainable transformation towards renewable feedstock within the industries we serve through innovative and strategic customer partnerships.”

Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert will initially be produced at BASF’s site in Kaisten, Switzerland, with additional availability of Irganox 1010 FF BMBcert and Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert from McIntosh, USA in early 2024.

ISCC PLUS is an international certification program that ensures the chain of custody along the value chain from feedstock to the final product.