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Nouryon Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Ethylene Oxide, Ethanolamines, and Ethylene Amines
Nouryon Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Ethylene Oxide, Ethanolamines, and Ethylene Amines

Nouryon Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Ethylene Oxide, Ethanolamines, and Ethylene Amines

  • 05-Jun-2024 12:10 PM
  • Journalist: Rene Swann

Nouryon has declared its attainment of ISCC PLUS certification for the manufacturing of sustainable ethylene oxide, ethanolamines, ethylene amines, and their derived surfactants at its facility in Stenungsund, Sweden. As a prominent global producer of ethylene amines and surfactants, the company underscores its commitment to sustainability through this achievement.

"We take pride in providing our customers with essential building blocks like sustainable green Ethylene amines and ethanolamines derived from responsibly sourced materials to help reduce our customers’ product carbon footprint," remarked Sirpa Engman, Vice President of Intermediates at Nouryon. "This announcement, coupled with our recent introduction of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA), underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our customers."

Ethylene oxide, ethanolamines, and ethylene amines serve as essential components in surfactant production, which finds application in various sectors such as cleaning, personal care, crop protection, oilfield, paper, and textile manufacturing. Surfactants play a crucial role in the production of detergents, shampoos, and other cleaning agents used both domestically and industrially. Nouryon's sustainable green ethylene oxide, ethanolamines, and ethylene amines offer environmentally friendly alternatives that effectively reduce product carbon footprints without compromising on quality or performance.

"Our customers prioritize solutions that deliver exceptional performance while aligning with their environmental objectives," noted Brad Pearson, Vice President of Cleaning Goods at Nouryon. "The launch of green ethoxylated surfactants into household, industrial, and institutional cleaning sectors represents a significant advancement in our commitment to supporting customers with top-tier cleaning solutions, all while decreasing product carbon footprints."

Nouryon stands as a leading global provider of specialty chemicals. Its essential solutions are integral to the production of everyday items across various sectors including personal care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and building materials. The company's success is attributed to the dedication of approximately 8,200 employees who share a commitment to customer satisfaction, business expansion, safety, sustainability, and innovation, resulting in a consistently robust financial performance. Operating in over 80 countries worldwide, Nouryon boasts a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Nouryon's global workforce of around 8,200 employees plays a vital role in delivering essential solutions utilized by customers in various industries including personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and building materials. The company is committed to building and nurturing long-term customer relationships and operates in over 80 countries worldwide. Nouryon's essential chemistry is indispensable in the global manufacturing of everyday products ranging from paper, plastics, and building materials to food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. The company's distinctive product lineup comprises cellulosics, organic peroxides, bleaching chemicals, expandable microspheres, and surfactants.

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