Additives for environmentally- friendly products
What is "green"?
There are no universal "green" standards. The way BYK sees it, "green" is whatever environmental standard the customer needs to meet.
We are the first additive manufacturer to prepare a life cycle assessment for individual products and to have them certified by TÜV Rheinland. The internationally recognized standards ISO 14040 and 14044 form the basis for the assessment. For four of its products, BYK can now make certified statements regarding their environmental impact, including their so called "carbon footprint".
A dispersing agent for aqueous systems and three defoamers were certified first. They are used in architectural coatings and paper coatings, for example. The defoamers have been assessed according to food safety and hygiene regulations and feature a remarkably low VOC content. One of the defoamers is also biodegradable as it is manufactured on the basis of renewable raw materials.
Data about the manufacturing process and upstream chain processes were required as the basis for the life cycle assessment. The energy consumption, transport routes, and the raw materials used are also taken into consideration. The resulting information is documented in an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) according to the international standard ISO 14025.
Our many years of experience in the additive business have been an advantage when it comes to "being green": Our broad product portfolio offers many options for green solutions. And: Our proven products are known for their high level of performance and quality.
More detailed information on "Greenability" can be found in our "Greenability" literature (right).
You have further questions regarding our environmentally-friendly products? Please ask our Green Experts: GreenExperts.BYK@altana.com
Greenability literature
- Greenability Overview B-1: We help our customers achieve their “green” goals through our knowledge, service and range of products.
- Product Guide L-G 20: Additives for “Greener” Coatings - Summary of BYK additives that can be used for the formulation of “greener” coating systems.
- Product Guide CM-G 20: Additives for “Greener” Closed Mold Applications - Summary of BYK additives that can be used for the formulation of “green” closed mold applications.
- Product Guide B-G 5: Additives Based on Renewable Raw Materials - Summary of BYK additives with details regarding the percentage of renewable resources.
