DESIGNED FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Bio-based materials can shrink the footprint because they are made from carbon-neutral feedstocks. However, they have not always performed as well as their traditional equivalents.

New advances in material technology mean that for the first time, bio-based polymers can offer the same performance as traditional materials, as well as a sustainability advantage. SABIC’s new bio-based polycarbonate (PC) copolymers are made with 50% bio-based content yet still offer the same temperature resistance, mechanical performance, processability and flame retardance as polymers made from virgin feedstocks.

And because SABIC’s bio-based material is derived from wastes or residues, there’s no competition with the food chain. Our bio-based compounds use waste vegetable oil and oils from the wood processing industry. Internal assessments for SABIC’s LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer indicate that each kilogram of the new bio-based resin provides two kilograms of CO₂ reduction compared to the traditional alternative. This material is the first to secure the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) designation.

With bio-based polymers, manufacturers’ need for constant innovation can be aligned with their sustainability goals.