Arkema announces partially biobased rheology additives production in Europe

This initiative leads to up to 30% biobased content (based on a carbon ratio following EN16640 – mainly from beetroot and sugarcane) and up to 25% product carbon footprint reduction compared to standard grades (PCF cradle-to-gate includes biogenic absorption in accordance with ISO standards 14040, 14044, and 14067, calculated in relation to the fossil equivalent).

“These biobased specialty additives set the stage for the next generation of sustainable coatings & adhesives products, supporting our customers to achieve their sustainability and carbon footprint reduction goal. Developing more sustainable solutions for homes is essential to meet market expectations and establish new well-being standards”, said Helene PERNOT, Global Sustainability Marketing Director – Coating Solutions

“The thickeners are used in architectural paints, industrial coatings, plasters, renders, adhesives, sealants, and various applications to optimize the rheology of those systems, those bio-based acrylic thickeners are identical in term of performance and cost for our customers. This evolution reflects our commitment to more sustainability across the value chain”, added Yohann TRANG, Global Market Director Construction Materials – Coating Solutions.

These biobased acrylic thickeners will be sold under Rheotech^™, Thixol^™, and Viscoatex^™ brands (registered trademarks of Coatex). They are the first products made with the recently announced bio-sourced ethyl acrylate produced at the Arkema acrylic monomer facility in Carling France. AT

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