International. The company S.A. has announced the production of ethyl acrylate with 40% biocarbon content (BCC) derived from bioethanol, a major innovation at its acrylic monomer plant in Carling, France.
The launch aims to promote sustainability in coatings. This bio-based product not only represents a step forward in terms of sustainability, but also contributes to the reduction of the carbon footprint (PCF) by 30%.
The ethyl acrylate produced by Arkema from bioethanol is obtained in a sustainable way, using biomass as feedstock. This launch is part of the company's decarbonization strategy, aligned with its emission reduction commitments. At the beginning of 2023, Arkema had already announced a significant investment to optimize its production processes at Carling and reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% by 2025.
Hervé Castres Saint Martin, Global President of Arkema's Acrylic Monomers, said: "This breakthrough lays the foundation for a new generation of sustainable products, supporting both our production and the sustainability goals of our customers around the world."
Arkema's new ethyl acrylate will enable the expansion of bio-based, low-carbon specialty acrylic resins and additives, with applications in rapidly growing sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, energy efficiency in buildings and living comfort.
Karine Elie, Managing Director of Rheology and Special Additives at Arkema, commented: "This breakthrough will enable Arkema to offer more sustainable coating solutions, enabling our customers to advance their own sustainable development goals, especially in key markets such as renewables and electric mobility."
This step reinforces Arkema's commitment to sustainable innovation and the fight against climate change, while responding to a growing global demand for products that contribute to the circular economy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
