Arkema launches bio-based acrylic thickeners in Europe

Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, converts its full line of acrylic thickeners produced in Europe, ensuring the same high performances. This initiative leads to introduce up to 30% bio-based content and up to 25% product carbon footprint reduction compared to standard grades.

These bio-based specialty additives set the stage for the next generation of sustainable coatings & adhesives products, supporting our customers to achieve their sustainability and carbon footprint reduction goal. Developing more sustainable solutions for homes is essential to meet market expectations and establish new well-being standards," said Helene PERNOT - Global Sustainability Marketing Director @Coating Solutions.

"Used in architectural paints, industrial coatings, plasters, renders, adhesives, sealants, and various applications to optimize the rheology of those systems, those bio-based acrylic thickeners are identical in term of performance and cost for our customers. This evolution reflects our commitment to more sustainability across the value chain," said Yohann TRANG - Global Market Director - Construction Materials @Coating Solutions.

These bio-based acrylic thickeners will be sold under Rheotech, Thixol and Viscoatex brands. They are the first products made with the recently announced bio-sourced ethyl acrylate produced at the Arkema acrylic monomer facility in Carling France.

Rheotech, Thixol and Viscoatex are registered trademarks of Coatex

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)