BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies and manufacturer of #superabsorbentpolymers (SAP), and Essity, a global leading hygiene and health company, joined forces together with the Technical University of Wien to revolutionize #recycling of #absorbenthygieneproducts (AHP).
The groundbreaking gasification pilot project proves that used diapers and other absorbent hygiene products can be transformed into valuable raw materials for new chemical products – no complex pre-treatment required. The resulting gas mixture contains carbon monoxide and hydrogen, which can be used as feedstock in chemical production, keeping carbon in the loop.
BASF and #TUWien’s innovative gasification technology enabled this result. Gasification is a process that converts solids like waste into gas at high temperatures above 600 °C. Thanks to this process, diaper waste is sanitized and converted into high-quality feedstock, matching the standards of virgin resources.
This breakthrough not only tackles a major waste stream but also unlocks possibilities for circularity in the chemical and #hygiene sectors. This scalable solution has the potential to reshape municipal waste management, helps our customers achieve ambitious sustainability goals and offers a solution to #diaperwaste.
BASF’s unique production network enables the use of recycled feedstocks, offering customers products that are both sustainable and high-performing.
“Our customers can rely on #BASF as their trusted partner for innovative recycling solutions. We demonstrated the potential of recycling post-consumer absorbent hygiene products. BASF is committed to turning challenges into opportunities and leading the way towards a more sustainable future—together with our customers,” says Oliver Cullmann, Vice President Global Marketing & Strategy C3 Value Chain.
source : BASF
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