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ZeroPCF Intermediates

Intermediates

Zero Carbon Footprint Intermediates

Some of our intermediates are available with a product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero. 

 

We are able to produce some of our chemical intermediates with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint of zero by using renewable raw materials in our unique Verbund production system via our biomass balance approach.

Zero Product Carbon Footprint Intermediates

  • Cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero
  • PCF of zero achieved through use of renewable raw materials via BASF's biomass balance approach
  • Use of renewable energy and benefits of BASF’s Verbund 
  • Drop-in solution: Identical quality and properties compared to standard BASF product
  • Available for selected products
Road through the green forest.
Road through the green forest.

Available Products

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Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)
Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) ZeroPCF
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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Grain Harvest Propionic Acid
Offered from: Ludwigshafen (Germany)
Propionic Acid ZeroPCF
Propionic acid is used as a versatile preservative for food and feed. Propionic acid preserves compound feed, grain or corn while reducing mold or yeast. In silage applications it improves fermentation. Further application areas include pharma, crop protection, solvents and thermoplastics.
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How do we achieve the PCF of zero?
To achieve the PCF of zero for our ZeroPCF products, we use renewable raw materials in our unique Verbund production system via our biomass balance (BMB) approach. For NPG, BASF additionally uses renewable energy for production. 
Our ZeroPCF products are "drop-in" solutions: they are identical in quality and properties to the standard products, allowing customers to use them in their production without the need for adjustments to their existing processes. 

That way, BASF supports its customers to simply and efficiently reduce emissions from purchased goods or services (Scope 3) and increase the share of renewable raw materials in the value chain, thus contributing to the shift to a circular economy. 
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Customer Information about PCF calculation
Product Carbon Footprint: Customer Information
BASF is the first large chemical company to make available to its customers the individual carbon footprints for all its sales products. 
Having PCF values from BASF, our customers can better assess their greenhouse gas emissions from sourcing and calculate the PCFs of their own products.
BASF’s product carbon footprint (PCF) calculations follow the requirements and guidance given by ISO 14067:2018. In a methodology review, TÜV Rheinland has certified that the PCF methodology SCOTT developed and used by BASF SE for calculating the PCFs of BASF products is scientifically-based, is in accordance with ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability PCF Guideline, and reflects the state of the art (ID-Nr. 0000080389: BASF SE -Certipedia).
  1. Together for Sustainability PCF Guideline
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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. 
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