Ascend Performance Materials has recently announced the successful production of acrylonitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid and nylon 6,6 from feedstocks derived from used cooking oil, expanding its Bioserve portfolio. The resulting nylon 6,6 has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock.
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Using an ISCC Plus-certified mass-balance approach allows for industrial-scale production of sustainable materials without sacrificing performance. Ascend’s production facilities in the United States are all ISCC Plus certified to handle bio-based, circular and bio-circular materials.
“We are focused on finding technical solutions for our customers’ challenges,” said Alex Mihut, Ascend’s vice president for performance chemicals. “Using the mass-balance approach allows us to meet the growing need for sustainable materials at scale while continuing to offer reliable performance and quality.”
Combined with Ascend’s efforts to lower its scope 1 and 2 emissions, the company’s Bioserve products offer among the lowest product carbon footprints for industrial-scale nylon 6,6 and its precursors available in the market today.
“Part of our sustainability strategy is a pillar we call ‘Operating Without Compromise’,” said Chris Johnson, Ascend’s senior director for sustainability. “It is based on a commitment to find well-rounded solutions that meet the needs of our customers and help them achieve their goals.”
