BASF's Performance Materials expands its sustainable portfolio with innovative polyurethanes recycling solutions

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  • Recycled polyurethanes materials available for the footwear, automotive, and synthetic leather industries under the 'Loop' portfolio in China
  • BASF at Chinaplas 2025: Hall 17, D91, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Shenzhen)

Shanghai, China - At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will showcase its leadership in polyurethanes (PU) through various innovations. The progress of its innovative PU recycling technology comes as a flagship solution at the event. With 'Loop', BASF introduces a range of PU solutions incorporating recycled content, market-ready and tailored for the footwear, automotive and synthetic leather industries.

BASF's Performance Materials expands its sustainable portfolio with innovative polyurethanes recycling solutions

It starts with BASF's recyclable PU Systems. The waste, a valuable resource that turns the end into a new beginning, is segregated and shredded in a dedicated facility. There, the patented PU recycling technology uses a combination of sophisticated advanced liquification techniques to recycle polyurethanes solutions into high-quality recycled materials that meet industry standards and has strong commercial viability. Finally, the recycled raw materials are used to make new PU solutions, transforming 'Loop' into a reality for polyurethanes.

"PU have traditionally been difficult to recycle. Over the past several years, we have made significant investments to develop this PU recycling technology. It is not only a significant advancement in technology, but also sustainable management of PU materials," said Silvia Mok, Vice President, Business Management PU Systems, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF. "Recyclable PU Systems 'Loop' is a testament of our commitment to innovation in recycling and our focus on creating value from waste generated across the value chains. We will extend its application to a variety of industries including furniture, construction and household appliances in the future."

At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will demonstrate its potential to reshape the PU landscape.


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