BASF introduces first superabsorbent polymer with product carbon footprint of zero

First polyacrylate based superabsorbent polymer (SAP) marketed with a product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero for the hygiene industry
Combination of using renewable energy and renewable raw materials in a biomass balance approach
Supports customers’ sustainability targets

BASF is taking the next step in expanding its sustainable portfolio by offering HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF, the first polyacrylate-based superabsorbent polymer (SAP) marketed with a product carbon footprint¹ (PCF) of zero for the hygiene industry. The zero PCF is achieved by utilizing renewable energy in addition to the established biomass balance approach (BMB) in the production process at the Antwerp Verbund site. HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF is ISCC PLUS-certified.

“According to our customers, the short-term sustainability driver in the hygiene industry is a reduced carbon footprint. With HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF, we offer a solution that will help our customers in the hygiene industry in Europe, Middle East and Africa to achieve their own sustainability targets by enabling them to reduce their scope 3 footprint.² HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF is a drop-in solution, requiring no adaptation of a diaper production line and no compromise on product quality and performance, just like our existing HySorb® B 6610 BMB,” says Maraike Ahlf, Head of Global Marketing & Strategy SAP at BASF.

Herewith, BASF now offers HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF as well as HySorb® B 6610 BMB to support its customers’ sustainability transformation.

For more information on HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF, please visit our website.

_{¹⁾The calculation of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for conventional products follows the requirements and guidelines according to ISO 14067:2018. TÜV Rheinland has determined in a method review that the PCF (SCOTT) methodology developed and used by BASF SE is scientifically sound, in line with ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability PCF guideline and reflects the state of the art (ID no. 0000080389: BASF SE – Certipedia).}

_{²⁾ Scope 3 – applicability depends on the customer’s individual target commitment and lies in the customer’s responsibility}