- BASF's rPCF variants achieve at least 10% carbon footprint reduction.
- Products include BDO, THF, PolyTHF, and NMP.
- Low-emission feedstocks and utilities are used at Ludwigshafen site.
- PCF calculation follows ISO 14067:2018 standards.
Introduction of rPCF Variants
BASF's Intermediates division has launched new product variants with a reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). These products are produced at the Ludwigshafen site in Germany and are available for global distribution.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
The rPCF variants achieve a minimum 10% reduction in carbon footprint compared to standard products. This reduction is accomplished through the use of low-emission feedstocks and utilities at the production site.
Customer Benefits
These new variants allow customers to lower emissions in their value chains without needing to alter existing formulations or processes. This supports customers in reducing their Scope 3 CO2 emissions across various industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles, and consumer goods.
Applications and Production
BDO is used in the production of PolyTHF and THF, as well as in pharmaceutical applications. PolyTHF is primarily used for producing elastic fibers for textiles and as a component in thermoplastic polyurethanes. NMP serves as a solvent in multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals and battery production.
Standards and Certification
The product carbon footprint calculation for these rPCF versions follows ISO 14067:2018 standards and is undergoing third-party certification by TÜV Rheinland. The calculation focuses on emissions from production and does not include downstream value chain emissions.
