Dr Michael Koch

Marketing and Product Manager

BASF SE

Biography

Michael Koch started his career at BASF 25 years ago in Catalysis Research. After several positions in Corporate Innovation Management and in New Business Development and Marketing at Care Chemicals, he moved to the Business Unit Fuel and Lubricant Solutions in 2018. There he is responsible for all Polyisobutene Product Lines (low, medium and high molecular PIB) as Regional Marketing and Product Manager EMEA, which also comprises the marketing activities in the different segments including adhesives and sealants.

Presentation Abstract

Polyisobutenes with Zero Carbon Footprint for Low PCF Adhesive & Sealant Formulations

Polyisobutenes (PIB) are versatile raw materials for hotmelt and solvent borne adhesive and sealant formulations in various industries, including construction, automotive, electronics and packaging. They deliver a unique set of properties, e.g. gas and vapor barrier, flexibility at low temperatures, adhesion on many substrates and self-healing characteristics. In order to address the sustainability needs of our customers, BASF is now offering both low molecular PIB (Glissopal® range) and medium molecular PIB (Oppanol® B range) as ZeroPCF version, i.e. their product carbon footprint has been reduced by 100% through the use of biomass in combination with renewable steam or electricity based on a certified mass balance approach. These new ZeroPCF polyisobutenes will enable customers to develop adhesives & sealant formulations with very low or zero carbon footprint without compromising on performance, as well as reaching their scope 3 emission targets. The presentation will outline the innovative approach BASF has taken to offer such sustainable solutions, and provide examples how these ZeroPCF products could help to offer more sustainable adhesive and sealant formulations.

 

Co-authors: Sabrina Stark, Thorsten Schoeppe

Presentation Time

Breakout XI - Polyolefin Adhesive Solutions

Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:30 - 12:00

FEICA Conference