3 Apr 2024
BASF, the German chemical company, has unveiled AdBlue® ZeroPCF, marking the debut of the first AdBlue® product boasting a significantly diminished carbon footprint in the market. This pioneering product boasts a certified product carbon footprint (PCF) of under 0.05 kg per kilogram of AdBlue®, a remarkable deviation from the European market's fossil product standard, which stands at a minimum of 0.4 kg.
BASF, the German chemical company, has unveiled AdBlue® ZeroPCF, marking the debut of the first AdBlue® product boasting a significantly diminished carbon footprint in the market. This pioneering product boasts a certified product carbon footprint (PCF) of under 0.05 kg per kilogram of AdBlue®, a remarkable deviation from the European market's fossil product standard, which stands at a minimum of 0.4 kg.
AdBlue® is a high-purity, 32.5% urea solution utilized in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems of diesel engines to curb nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. The ownership of the AdBlue® trademark rests with the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie, VDA), which oversees the quality standards and usage regulations of AdBlue®. Additionally, AdBlue® goes by the name of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in certain regions.
The reduction in PCF for AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF is accomplished through the utilization of renewable energies and raw materials, employing a mass balance methodology. This approach has garnered certification from TÜV Rheinland, aligning with ISO standard 14067:2018. Furthermore, the adherence to required mass balance specifications has been confirmed by REDcert2, a biomass certification system.
ISO standard 14067:2018 lays down international guidelines for quantifying the carbon footprint of products (CFP), encompassing principles, requirements, and guidelines for quantification and reporting based on a life cycle assessment (LCA). This standard covers both the calculation of a product’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals throughout its life cycle.
AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF is now accessible to industrial clients, including freight forwarders and the automotive sector, as a tanker train product. This facilitates a reduction in their scope 3.1 footprint, covering emissions from purchased goods and services. For end consumers with diesel vehicles, AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF is available in various standard packaging sizes, including the five-liter canister.
Dr. Jens Aßmann, vice president of Nitrogen Based Chemicals & Amino Resins at BASF, emphasized the escalating demand for products boasting diminished carbon footprints across diverse industries. Aßmann stated, "With AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF, we offer an AdBlue® solution for the transportation industry that aligns with this trend. In the upcoming months, we will further augment our sustainable product portfolio progressively."
AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF is integrated into BASF’s sustainability roadmap for its Monomers division, aiming to develop at least one circular solution for each major product line by 2025. "Sustainable products are assuming an increasingly pivotal role across all customer industries. We assist our customers in realizing their sustainability objectives with our expansive portfolio of solutions boasting reduced PCF," Aßmann remarked. This endeavor resonates with BASF's overarching objective of attaining climate neutrality and net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
The detailed article published by www.fuelsandlubes.com can be accessed from https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/basf-launches-first-adblue-product-with-reduced-carbon-footprint/
Image Source: Photo courtesy of BASF
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