Sustainability

Bio-based Solutions

Bio-based solutions are derived directly from renewable raw materials. This approach enables our customers to conserve fossil resources and expand their product portfolios to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers, while also being able to demonstrate the biogenic content of their products.

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Benefits of Bio-based Solutions

Sourced from biological materials
Verifiable biogenic carbon content
Conservation of fossil resources

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Unlocking the Potential of Bio-based Solutions

The biogenic content is verified through independent measurement using the ¹⁴C method (ASTM D6866-18). BASF offers a comprehensive portfolio of bio-based raw materials, providing solutions for various applications. This enables our customers to prove the biogenic share of their products and develop unique offerings that cannot be achieved with fossil resources.

On the left side, titled "Bio-Based Carbon Isotopes," there is a green leaf graphic symbolizing natural, renewable sources. Below the leaf, a note in green text states that the presence of ¹⁴C is verified using the radiocarbon (¹⁴C) method according to the ASTM 6866-18 standard. This highlights that bio-based carbon contains measurable amounts of radioactive carbon-14, which is typical for recently living organisms. On the right side, titled "Petrochemical Carbon Isotopes," there is a gray oil barrel graphic representing fossil-based sources.

For more information on bio-based solutions, please contact your BASF account manager.

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Ways to reduce your carbon emissions

Discover practical strategies to reduce your organization’s carbon emissions. Get insights on GHG Protocol, Scope 1–3, and low-carbon product solutions.

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Acronal® BC - Grow your business with bio-based solutions

Based on detectable biogenic content, BASF’s new Acronal® BC dispersions enable a new level of sustainable solutions for various applications such as Interior Paints, Sealants, Primers, Ceramic Tile Adhesives, Industrial Wood, Flooring Adhesives and Construction Adhesives.

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Acronal® BC 5036 - Acrylic binder with detectable biogenic content for high performance sealants

Acronal® BC 5036 unlocks a new way to formulate sealants by combining the very best that silicones and acrylics have to offer: for unrivaled performance with added sustainability.

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Acronal® BC 6256 – Bio-based dispersion for a wide range of clear and opaque exterior wood coatings for industrial use

Based on traceable bio-content BASF’s new binder system Acronal^® BC 6256 delivers sustainability without compromising on performance.

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Acronal® MB BC 5325 - Added value for flooring adhesives from renewable resources

Acronal^® MB BC 5325 is a carbon-neutral acrylic dispersion with detectable biogenic content for the formulation of long-lasting, high-performance Flooring adhesives that keep CO₂ emissions to a minimum.