Intermediates

Biomass Balanced (BMBcert™) Intermediates

Accelerate renewable feedstock in value chains

When you choose a biomass balanced product, we replace 100% of the fossil raw materials which are normally needed for production of the product with renewable feedstock in our Verbund production set-up. The renewable carbon content cannot be physically identified in the final product, but the renewable share is fully attributed to it. This methodology is called biomass balance. To ensure transparency, compliance with mass balance standards like REDcert² and ISCC PLUS is independently certified for each biomass balanced intermediate.

Biomass Balanced (BMBcert™) Intermediates

100% substitution of fossil with renewable raw materials in the value chain
Significant reduction of product carbon footprint compared to standard BASF product
Drop-in solution: Identical quality and properties compared to standard BASF product
Available for the broad intermediates portfolio
Mass balance approach certified according to well accepted standards like REDcert² and ISCC PLUS

HDO® is a versatile diol precursor from the group alkanediols

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

HDO® 1,6-Hexanediol BMBcert™

HDO® is a versatile diol precursor from the group alkanediols, it is colorless and crystalline solid. Application areas include adhesives, coatings and more.

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Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) BMBcert™

Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) is a polyalcohol offering superior performance advantages in many end-use applications due to its high chemical and thermal stability. Application areas include adhesives and sealants, coatings and more.

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Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Isononanoic Acid BMBcert™

Isononanoic acid is a monofunctional carboxylic acid intermediate used as a monomer in the synthesis of alkyd resins for stoving enamels and two-component paints (primers and topcoats). Paint driers based on metal salts are also produced with i-nonanoic acid.

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Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Ethylhexanoic Acid BMBcert™

2-Ethylhexanoic (2-EHA) acid is a versatile monocarboxylic acid. In coatings, 2-EHA is used in the synthesis of alkyd resins and provides improved yellowing resistance compared to the standard fatty acids. It is particularly suitable for stoving enamels and two-component coatings. Further applications include automotive, lubricants, personal care and more.

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Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Dimethylformamide BMBcert™

Dimethylformamide (DMF) is an excellent polar aprotic solvent that is miscible with water and with most other organic solvents. DMF is a clear liquid with high boiling point. It is used in a variety of industrial applications.

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Methanol is an important raw material for products such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, methylamines, methyl tert-butyl ether, methyl methacrylate, polyalcohols and silicones. Methanol can also be used as a raw material for chemical conversion into other fuels or fuel additives.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

REDcert-EU Methanol / Methanol BMBcert™

Methanol is an important raw material for products such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, methylamines, methyl tert-butyl ether, methyl methacrylate, polyalcohols and silicones. Methanol can also be used as a raw material for chemical conversion into other fuels or fuel additives.

Glyoxal is an intermediate chemical bringing versatile properties to many applications. In textiles, Glyoxal is used as a crosslinker in antiwrinkle and softening polymers. It is also used as a crosslinker in leather tanning processes. Further application fields include coatings, electronics, oilfield, paper, personal care, water and more.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Glyoxal BMBcert™

Glyoxal is an intermediate chemical bringing versatile properties to many applications. In textiles, Glyoxal is used as a crosslinker in antiwrinkle and softening polymers. It is also used as a crosslinker in leather tanning processes. Further application fields include coatings, electronics, oilfield, paper, personal care, water and more.

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Baxxodur® EC 301 is a curing agent primarily for epoxy systems that are e.g. applied for cost-competitive large wind blades manufacturing. In use it provides a long potlife. For the cured formulation it contributes excellent adhesion and toughness, good flexibility and thermal shock resistance as well as low color. Applications include coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, electronics and construction.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Baxxodur® EC 301 BMBcert™

Baxxodur® EC 301 is a curing agent primarily for epoxy systems that are e.g. applied for cost-competitive large wind blades manufacturing. In use it provides a long potlife. For the cured formulation it contributes excellent adhesion and toughness, good flexibility and thermal shock resistance as well as low color. Applications include coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, electronics and construction.

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Baxxodur® EC 201 is a curing agent primarily for epoxy systems that are e.g. applied for cost-competitive large wind blades manufacturing. For the cured formulation it contributes high mechanical strength and temperature resistance together with excellent moisture and chemical resistance. Additionally, it provides low color and high color stability. Applications include coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, electronics and construction.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Baxxodur® EC 201 BMBcert™

Baxxodur® EC 201 is a curing agent primarily for epoxy systems that are e.g. applied for cost-competitive large wind blades manufacturing. For the cured formulation it contributes high mechanical strength and temperature resistance together with excellent moisture and chemical resistance. Additionally, it provides low color and high color stability. Applications include coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, electronics and construction.

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Dimethylethanolamine belongs to the class of N-alkylated aminoalcohols. DMEOA is used as a building block for the synthesis of cationic flocculants, which are e.g. applied in water treatment. Furthermore, the product is used in the synthesis of ion exchange resins and as an intermediate and buffering agent in the synthesis of coatings.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Dimethylethanolamine (DMEOA) BMBcert™

Dimethylethanolamine belongs to the class of N-alkylated aminoalcohols. DMEOA is used as a building block for the synthesis of cationic flocculants, which are e.g. applied in water treatment. Furthermore, the product is used in the synthesis of ion exchange resins and as an intermediate and buffering agent in the synthesis of coatings.

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Monoethanolamine (MEOA) belongs to the class of ethanolamines and combine the properties of amines and alcohols in one molecule. As amines, they are mildly alkaline and react with acids to form salts or soaps. As alcohols they can can be transformed to ethers and esters. Applications include the production of wood-treatment chemicals, detergents and surfactants, oilfield chemicals, metal working fluids and fertilizers.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Monoethanolamine (MEOA) BMBcert™

Monoethanolamine (MEOA) belongs to the class of ethanolamines and combine the properties of amines and alcohols in one molecule. As amines, they are mildly alkaline and react with acids to form salts or soaps. As alcohols they can can be transformed to ethers and esters. Applications include the production of wood-treatment chemicals, detergents and surfactants, oilfield chemicals, metal working fluids and fertilizers.

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Methyldiethanolamine (MDEOA) is a dihydroxy functional tertiary amine. In metal working fluids, MDEOA is used both as a pH buffer as well as an anticorrosion additive. For use on textiles, MDEOA forms quat salts with fatty acids which then find application in fabric softener formulations. Further applications include gas treatment, foams and elastomers, coatings and inks.

Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Methyldiethanolamine (MDEOA) BMBcert™

Methyldiethanolamine (MDEOA) is a dihydroxy functional tertiary amine. In metal working fluids, MDEOA is used both as a pH buffer as well as an anticorrosion additive. For use on textiles, MDEOA forms quat salts with fatty acids which then find application in fabric softener formulations. Further applications include gas treatment, foams and elastomers, coatings and inks.

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Learn more about BASF's Biomass Balance approach

The Biomass balance approach

BASF has broken new ground with the development of the biomass balance process for the use of renewable raw materials in the chemical industry.