Borouge International has introduced a bio-based version of its established polypropylene (PP) grade, marking a significant step toward lower-carbon solutions for drinking water and irrigation infrastructure.

 

The company announced that the grade, BA160E-8229-01, widely used in pipe compression fittings and mechanical joints, will now be produced with 10% certified bio-based feedstock derived from waste and residue streams. 

 

The material has been added to Borouge International's Bornewables portfolio, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of plastic products without compromising performance.

 

Plastic pipe systems remain critical to delivering safe and reliable drinking water worldwide. As sustainability requirements intensify across infrastructure projects, manufacturers are increasingly seeking materials that combine durability, processing efficiency and environmental benefits.

 

BA160E-8229-01 is a fully formulated, drinking water-approved compound based on a beta-nucleated PP heterophasic block copolymer. 

 

Designed for injection molding applications, the grade delivers optimized mechanical properties while offering controlled crystallization behavior that enables higher demolding temperatures and shorter cooling cycles. These features help manufacturers boost productivity through reduced cycle times.

 

According to Borouge International, the bio-based version is a direct replacement for the conventional grade, maintaining identical processing characteristics, mechanical performance and drinking water approvals.

 

The renewable feedstock used in production is certified under the ISCC PLUS system and allocated through a mass balance approach. The certification provides independent verification of sourcing and traceability throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to the finished product.

 

"By using bio-based feedstock in a drinking water pipe grade, we are making it easier for our infrastructure customers to move toward lower-carbon materials without adding complexity or requiring trade-offs. It is a practical example of how we're enabling life's essentials."

 

The launch comes as infrastructure and utility sectors face growing pressure to lower emissions while maintaining stringent performance and regulatory standards. By introducing renewable feedstock into a proven water infrastructure material, Borouge International aims to help customers advance sustainability targets without requiring changes to existing manufacturing processes.