Repsol Opens Pilot Plant for Sustainable PC Polyol Production
Repsol has developed a new type of polyol, polycarbonate polyol, which will partially replace its raw material, propylene oxide with the abundant and sustainable alternative, CO2. Polyol with a 20% of CO2: This will result in reduction in the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere and, consequently, lessening environmental footprint impact. Repsol has worked together with selected customers who have manufactured products with this innovative polyol. Additional advantages of this new polycarbonate polyol are that, it enhances certain properties of different CASE applications. Improved Adherence and Elasticity: For adhesives and elastomers, the improved features can be: added adherence and elasticity compared with conventional polyols. They also have specific properties that mean they can be applied in other ways in the future. Repsol has already started production of its polycarbonate polyol in the pilot plant located in Puertollano, Spain. With this plant Repsol aims to pro...