en.Wedoany.com Reported - Carbon black producer Orion S.A. (headquartered in Spring, Texas, USA) has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for its plant in Qingdao, China, and has commenced circular carbon black production.

The facility uses tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) as feedstock to produce three grades of circular carbon black: ECORAX Circular 200, 210, and 215. Among these, ECORAX Circular 200 is a hard carbon black suitable for tires, while grades 210 and 215 can be used in tires and mechanical rubber goods (MRG).

Orion CEO Corning Painter stated that achieving this new capability in China is a key step in the company's global effort to offer circular carbon black grades. The expansion of the product line allows the company to more flexibly meet the growing market demand for circular products while maintaining the performance, consistency, and quality that customers expect.

Orion is the first carbon black producer to use 100% TPO in production and to commercialize multiple ISCC PLUS certified grades across several global facilities.

Last year, Orion significantly increased its circular production capacity in Europe. The company launched large-scale production of ECORAX Circular 200 and 210, both made from TPO, using a commercial reactor in Jasło, Poland. The ISCC PLUS certification for these products ensures transparent and traceable sourcing of sustainable raw materials.

ECORAX Circular 200 and 210 are hard carbon black grades designed as direct replacements for ASTM grades N326 and N330, which are made from conventional feedstocks. These circular alternatives enable tire manufacturers to incorporate sustainable materials without compromising performance.

Both the China and Poland facilities are equipped with specially designed infrastructure, featuring dedicated oil tanks to separate the two main feedstocks: TPO and carbon black oil. These materials are introduced into the reactor through separate pipelines for the production of ECORAX Circular grades.

Pedro Riveros, Orion's Senior Vice President of Global Rubber Carbon Black, explained that the company now has complete infrastructure to receive, store, and meter TPO for production in a fully controlled manner. Its technology allows for adjusting the blending ratio of TPO and carbon black oil, enabling more precise measurement of TPO content. This is critical for quality consistency and helps customers execute their circular business strategies.

Riveros added that in Europe, Orion has invested in TPO production and will serve as an offtaker of circular feedstock for multiple European plants. The company will continue to seek opportunities that support and strengthen its global strategy.

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