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Acronal® MB BC 5555 – Construction adhesives with a sustainability boost

Acronal® MB BC 5555 is made from both fossil-based monomers and bio-based raw materials. The 14C method can be used to quantify the bio-based component.

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Making the most out of renewable sources

Graphic showing PCF Acronal reduction with BC 5555

The biobased raw material in Acronal® MB BC 5555 leads to a reduction of the product carbon footprint (PCF) by around 31% compared to a purely fossil-based product grade.

To reduce the PCF even further, BASF’s biomass balance (BMB) approach is applied to the remaining fossil part of the polymer.

100% of the electricity used in the production process of Acronal® MB BC 5555 comes from renewable sources.

The result is a styrene-acrylic binder for the formulation of construction adhesives with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero.

Benefits of Acronal® MB BC 5555

  • Styrene-acrylic binder with detectable bio-based raw material
  • Carbon neutral - cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero
  • Enhanced open time & top bond strength
  • Excellent freeze/thaw stability
Discover more about our Bio-based Solutions
Our bio-based binders meet the consumer demand for sustainable solutions with traceable biogenic carbon content. Our new bio-based solutions enable our customers to conserve fossil resources and expand their product portfolios for environmentally conscious consumers.
 
Biomass Balance Solutions for Architectural Coatings and Construction
Our biomass balance solutions help reduce the carbon footprint of your products, giving you the opportunity to create additional value for your customers. Discover how our partners Barbot, San Marco and Uzin Utz made biomass balance a success.
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Renewable energy
Replacing fossil energy with energy from renewable sources will play a significant role in reducing BASF’s future emissions and help customers of our dispersions and construction additives enhance their sustainability performance. 

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