en.Wedoany.com Reported - Borouge International has introduced bio-based versions of its established polypropylene (PP) grades, primarily used in drinking water and irrigation infrastructure.
The company announced that grade BA160E-8229-01 is now produced with 10% certified bio-based feedstock, sourced from waste and residue streams. This grade is widely used in pipe compression fittings and mechanical joints.
The material has been incorporated into Borouge International's Bornewables portfolio, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of plastic products without compromising performance.
Plastic piping systems are critical globally for providing safe and reliable drinking water. As infrastructure projects increasingly demand sustainability, manufacturers require materials that combine durability, processing efficiency, and environmental benefits.
BA160E-8229-01 is a fully formulated compound based on a beta-nucleated polypropylene heterophasic block copolymer, certified for drinking water applications.
Designed for injection molding applications, this grade offers optimized mechanical properties while featuring controlled crystallization behavior, enabling higher demolding temperatures and shorter cooling cycles, thereby helping manufacturers increase productivity through reduced cycle times.
According to Borouge International, the bio-based version is a direct replacement for the conventional grade, maintaining the same processing characteristics, mechanical properties, and drinking water certification.
The renewable feedstock used in production is certified under the ISCC PLUS system and allocated via a mass balance approach. This certification provides independent verification of sourcing and traceability throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished products.
"By using bio-based feedstock in drinking water pipe grades, we make it easier for infrastructure customers to transition to low-carbon materials without adding complexity or trade-offs. This is a practical example of enabling essential necessities for life," the company stated in the release.
This launch comes as the infrastructure and utilities sector faces increasing pressure on emissions while maintaining stringent performance and regulatory standards. By introducing renewable feedstock into proven water infrastructure materials, Borouge International aims to help customers advance their sustainability goals without altering existing manufacturing processes.
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