08. Jul 2025
FDCA for insulation foams
Avantium (Amsterdam, the Netherlands), a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a conditional offtake agreement for five years with PLIXXENT (Hamburg, Germany), a leading producer of polyurethane systems.
Under this offtake agreement, Plixxent will purchase FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid), produced in Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant, for the use in foams for insulation materials.
As a 100 % biobased and high-performance monomer, FDCA is
emerging as a promising building block for sustainable materials. Plixxent has
positively evaluated its application in polyester polyols and derived
insulation polyurethane foams. FDCA-based insulation foam offers significant
environmental benefits compared to traditional petrochemical-based foams,
aligning with the increasing demand for eco-friendly building materials. It
also demonstrates excellent performance in terms of thermal conductivity and
flame behaviour, both essential for effective insulation. Additionally, FDCA
provides mechanical strength and dimensional stability, ensuring that the foam
retains its structure and effectiveness over time.
Jörg Schottek, CEO of Plixxent, commented: “We are excited to collaborate with
Avantium and integrate FDCA into our insulation foam products. This partnership
aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing our
customers with high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions.”
Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, added: “This offtake agreement with Plixxent
marks our first step into the building materials sector and showcases the
versatility of FDCA. It also demonstrates the growing interest in FDCA across
various high-value applications, industries, and geographies. We're pleased to
see how these sustainable materials can revolutionize everyday products and
contribute to a greener future.” AT
www.avantium.com
www.plixxent.com