BASF & Wiskind Unveil ISCC PLUS Certified PU Panels

BASF and Shandong Wiskind Architectural Steel Co., Ltd. have strengthened their strategic partnership by launching eco-friendly polyurethane (PU) sandwich panels designed specifically for cold chain applications. Wiskind, recognized as Asia’s pioneer ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certified PU sandwich panel manufacturer, will unveil its PU sandwich panel crafted with BASF's Biomass Balance (BMB) MDI at CHINAPLAS 2024.

“We are proud to become the first company to produce the ISCC PLUS certified PU sandwich panels in Asia Pacific, empowered by BASF's BMB solutions. This is imperative to accomplish our sustainability objectives and bolster our market competitiveness,” said Xu Shuheng, General Manager, Wiskind. “With BASF’s strong expertise on materials, especially for PU insulation solutions, we are confident that we can continue to co-develop innovative products more sustainably.”

MDI, a core ingredient in PU production, traditionally derives from fossil-based raw materials. However, BASF's BMB solutions enable the substitution of 100% of fossil-based organic materials required for production with sustainably sourced and certified renewable feedstock throughout the production chain. Consequently, the product carbon footprint (PCF) for customers across the value chain is substantially reduced compared to conventional MDI derived from traditional feedstock.

Moreover, utilizing certified renewable raw materials from BASF ensures equivalent product quality and properties to fossil-based alternatives. These PU sandwich panels maintain superior insulation properties akin to conventional variants, contributing to energy conservation, food preservation, and reduction of food wastage. Furthermore, the PU sandwich panels uphold exceptional temperature stability and achieve a higher fire rating compliant with China's stringent fire safety regulations for B1 core foam.

“With the increasing market demand for sustainable solutions, Wiskind and BASF have been working closely together to launch the first cold storage sandwich panels with a lower carbon footprint material made of biomass balanced raw materials,” said Silvia Mok, Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF. “Our long-standing partnership with Wiskind has reached a new milestone with this launch which has also showcased the material solutions and competencies of BASF in supporting our customers to overcome emerging challenges for demanding applications.”

The partnership between Wiskind and BASF commenced in 2017, culminating in a strategic alliance in 2019 to explore diverse applications of PU sandwich panels and identify opportunities for joint marketing efforts. During CHINAPLAS 2024, BASF will exhibit its most recent innovations, capabilities, and advancements, emphasizing sustainability and collaborative creation initiatives.

Source: BASF