Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
Perstorp has introduced 2-Ethylhexanol based on 25% renewable raw material. It is designed to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the value chain where it is used to support sustainable sourcing of renewable and recycled raw materials.
According to the company, the new product grade is the world’s first 2-EH partly based on renewable raw materials.
Sustainability certification system ISCC PLUS
2-EH is widely used in the production of plasticisers in flexible vinyl applications, acrylates, lubrication oil additives, and as a main ingredient in cetane enhancers for diesel fuel. As the company points out, all of Perstorp’s pro-environment products are certified according to the sustainability certification system ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification).
