Arkema announces a major step forward in its innovative sustainable offer with the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance approach.

These monomers enable the company to start offering certified bio-attributed specialty acrylic additives and resins for a wide range of applications.

The launch of Arkema’s new range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers and specialty acrylic additives and resins, mass-balance certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification-PLUS (ISCC+) framework, is a key milestone in the transition to a more renewable and lower carbon economy.

Arkema expands its innovative sustainable offer with the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance approach.

The replacement of fossil feedstock by bio/bio-circular feedstock will support its customers in achieving their climate plan goals by reducing their scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

"The development of these bio-attributed acrylic materials is an important step on the sustainable development roadmap of Arkema and its Coating Solutions segment," said Hervé Castres Saint Martin, Global Group President Acrylic Monomers at Arkema. "These innovative products deliver the same high quality and performance that our customers expect from us, while at the same time enabling them to lower their own carbon footprint."

The company's use of the mass balance approach in the manufacture of bio-attributed solutions complements the bio-based segregated polymers, resins and additives Arkema is already offering.

These performance bio-based segregated solutions include Rilsan and Pebax Rnew polyamide 11 advanced polymers, Sartomer Sarbio UV-curing resins, Synaqua alkyd emulsions, Crayvallac and Coapur rheology additives.