Arlanxeo Baypren chloroprene rubber plant in Germany receives ISCC PLUS certification

The Hague, the Netherlands – The ARLANXEO Chloroprene Rubber (CR) plant in Dormagen, Germany, whose grades are marketed under the Baypren® brand name, has recently been awarded the prestigious International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS standard. This makes it the company’s sixth plant to receive this recognition.

ARLANXEO offers a rapidly expanding range of sustainable synthetic rubber products under its Eco label. This portfolio of bio-based, bio-circular and circular products helps customers reduce their carbon footprint. ISCC PLUS is a globally recognized sustainability certification scheme that enables ARLANXEO to incorporate sustainable feedstocks into existing production processes through the ‘mass balance approach’. The ISCC PLUS methodology tracks raw materials through the supply chain, allowing ARLANXEO to demonstrate its environmental and sustainability compliance.

“The ISCC PLUS certification of our CR plant reaffirms ARLANXEO’s ongoing commitment to providing our customers with high-performance rubber. To ensure that Baypren® meets both current and future requirements of our customers, this was therefore the next logical move for us to take. As an established partner, we want to continue playing an active role in shaping the future of a sustainable synthetic rubber market in order to ensure customer satisfaction. ARLANXEO therefore continues to invest in production, safety, and sustainability to remain a strong player in the market”, says Edwin van Grootendorst, Global Head of Business Specialty Elastomers at ARLANXEO.

Michael Eßmann, Head of Category Management Chemicals at ARLANXEO, adds: “Securing ISCC PLUS certification is a testament to our dedication to sourcing materials responsibly and sustainably. We have worked diligently to ensure that our supply chain aligns with the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. This certification reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable growth.”

Baypren® CR also offers even more in terms of sustainability and responsible chemistry. ARLANXEO supplies a sulfur grade, Baypren® 616, which eliminates the hazard exposure to nitrosamines and its precursors such as thiurams and carbamates, typically used in the production process of chloroprene/sulfur copolymers. Baypren® 616 is completely free of nitrosamines and any substances that could form them and is not subject to changing regulations for ingredient classification according to EU REACH. Unlike standard sulfur grades Baypren® 616 is not classified as toxic to aquatic life and is not considered a dangerous good.