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Lower carbon footprint for new variant of BDO

10/03/2026

Chemicals group BASF has said new variants of the butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives that it produces at its plant in Ludwigshafen will offer customers a lower carbon footprint.

BDO is a key ingredient of polytetrahydrofluoride, which is used extensively in the production of elastane fibres for use in swimwear, sportswear, underwear, stretch jeans and other garments.

BASF said it had achieved a reduced carbon footprint by using low-emission feedstocks and utilities at the Ludwigshafen site. It said the carbon footprint reduction would be at least 10%.

 

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