AFS Corporate Member ASK Chemicals, Hilden, Germany, has achieved a significant reduction in waste and resource by utilizing production side streams as a raw material source to develop new product formulations.

In its endeavor to reduce greenhouse gases, ASK Chemicals is employing targeted distillate recycling. One way to improve the environmental footprint and save waste is to use distillates. Over the past few years, its researchers have investigated a variety of distillates and their suitability for use in formulations. The company reports that in 2023, products based on recycled materials made up to approximately 15% of global resin production.

The use of distillates at ASK Chemicals is subject to strict quality control to ensure the company's well-known high product performance.

"We are pleased to report this noteworthy success on our sustainability journey," said Dr. Jens Müller, chief technology officer at ASK Chemicals. "Our progress in this area is proof of our commitment to resource efficiency and environmental responsibility. A big thank you to our teams in research & development and process engineering."