BASF will present new and efficient solutions for the hygiene industry at the INDEX 2014, the worldwide primary exhibition of nonwovens, at the Palexpo Exhibition & Congress Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. 

 

At the BASF booth 2427, BASF experts will inform and advise business professionals about BASF’s comprehensive services and product range in the field of innovation including HySorb new odor control and HySorb Mass Balance approach, binders for fibrous materials and of additives for hygiene, filtration and medical applications.

 

New superabsorbent polymers for effective odor control functions and dryness

The pioneering odor control superabsorbent polymer HySorb in addition to BASF’s superabsorbent polymer product portfolio is an innovative product to improve the quality of life for people with incontinence. By blocking the formation of ammonia, it prevents the odor caused by urine for an extended period of time. Furthermore, its high absorption capacity helps to keep the skin dry.

 

Superabsorbent polymers are used in a variety of applications for every day needs in our life. The adult incontinence market is second only to baby care for superabsorbents and experiences the highest global growth.

 

HySorb  B7015MB – the new superabsorbent polymer based on renewable feedstock

Working in cooperation with TÜV SÜD (a third-party certification body), BASF has developed an innovative mass balance approach for the use of renewable based feedstock in the BASF “Verbund”. 

 

Based on this approach, biomass is fed into existing plants at the very beginning of the production chain of superabsorbents. This biomass share is then allocated to sales products according to their recipes using the new standard including 3rd party certification of the product. The quality of the superabsorbent polymers HySorb â B7015MB remains unchanged.

 

Biomass equivalent can be allocated to superabsorbents up to 100 percent according to this standard driven by its customers´ specifications and demand, which can be marketed accordingly. Existing plants and technologies along the value chain can continue to be used, and the customers’ product designs and production process require no adjustments.

 

The superabsorbent polymers based on renewables save fossil based raw materials and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

 

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