BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Grades for Elastoflex Polyurethane Foam

BASF has announced the launch of biomass balance grades for its Elastoflex systems, used in the production of flexible polyurethane foam for the furniture industry. The new mass-balanced products are certified by Redcert2, which has also recently certified BASF’s facility in Livonia, Michigan. According to the company, these systems have the potential to reduce product carbon footprint emissions by up to 75%.

Designed for various furniture applications, including seating, headrests, and armrests, the foams provide optimal body support and comfort. BASF emphemphasisedt the biomass balance grades maintain the same properties and performance as their conventional counterparts, allowing manufacturers to adopt them without modifying existing processing methods.

“Supporting our customers with their sustainability goals is a top priority for us,” said Staci Wegener, BASF’s business director for polyurethanes in North America. “With our new biomass balance offerings, our customers will now receive products that replace fossil feedstocks with renewable feedstocks and have the potential to achieve a significantly reduced product carbon footprint compared to conventional polyurethane foam systems.”

Source: BASF