BASF Monomers Division and Xuchuan Chemical, an important partner in the isocyanates value chain, held a ceremony to commemorate their strategic cooperation on bio-mass balanced (BMB) Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate (MDI) in synthetic leather applications. By leveraging BASF’s expertise in bio-mass balanced (BMB) MDI production and Xuchuan Chemical’s extensive network in the synthetic leather value chain, the primary goal of this collaboration is to reduce carbon emissions in the production of polyurethanes for the industry.
Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, President of BASF Monomers Division, underlined BASF’s commitment to deepen the collaboration with Xuchuan. “Xuchuan Chemical is the first to utilize our BMB MDI for polyurethane production in China. This collaboration is a crucial step towards establishing a more sustainable synthetic leather value chain in the region, and we look forward to working closely with our downstream customers to provide products that meet the increasing demand for sustainable and innovative solutions in Greater China.”
Bio-mass balanced products are an integral part of BASF’s approach to drive the implementation of sustainable solutions. They not only reduce the products’ carbon footprint (PCF), but also conserve fossil resources by replacing a part of the fossil raw materials with renewable feedstock in the production process. Bio-mass balanced MDI is a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint associated with the production of polyurethane, a material widely used in various industries from construction to automotive. So far, BASF provides ISCC+ certified1 BMB MDI from its two production sites in Asia-Pacific region – Yeosu site in South Korea and Chongqing site in China.
“We are committed to provide circular and low-PCF options to our value chains,” said Claudia Huang, Senior Vice President, Monomers Asia-Pacific, BASF. “The recent ISCC+ certification of our Chongqing site not only affirms our commitment, but also underscores our resolution to promoting sustainable solutions in the Chinese market.”
As part of their commitment to sustainability, BASF and Xuchuan will continue to invest in research and development to further enhance their low carbon footprint products and solutions. The strategic cooperation will also include joint activities to promote the benefits of these sustainable products and practices to downstream polyurethane companies and the broader public
Front row from left to right:
Hui YANG (Vice President, Isocyanates & Inorganic Chemicals, Monomers Asia-Pacific, BASF), Chang Jun LIU (Vice President, Xuchuan Chemical), Zheng Fu WANG (Chief Technology Officer, An’An)
Back row from left to right:
Claudia HUANG (Senior Vice President, Monomers Asia-Pacific, BASF), Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva (President, Monomers Division, BASF), Ping JIANG (Chairman, Xuchuan Chemical), Tian Song LIN (CEO, An’An), Fei Feng WU (Chief Procurement Officer, An’An)
