Amino is committed to offering technical solutions that combine performance and environmental responsibility. Proof of this is our Low C Line, which brings together formulations with a lower carbon footprint, developed with a focus on replacing fossil-based raw materials with renewable alternatives. In the automotive industry, this initiative is already a reality — with systems that maintain the performance required by the sector, while significantly reducing the environmental impact of the production chain.
Technical sustainability applied to automotive filters
One of the main highlights of the Low C Line for the automotive sector is the systems used in filter manufacturing, especially in the following parts:
Expandable PU systems for air filter production
- We work with specific expandable polyurethane systems, applied in the production of automotive air filters — especially in the peripheral sealing that ensures the correct fitting and sealing of the filter element.
- In this formulation, we incorporate a percentage of polyols from renewable sources, maintaining the required physical properties, such as strength, elasticity, and adhesion to the substrate. This solution contributes to reducing the product’s carbon footprint without compromising technical performance.
Adhesive PU for filter paper
- In this case, we were able to replace 100% of fossil-based polyols with renewable alternatives.
- The application bonds the paper to the base (metallic or plastic), with excellent adhesion performance, curing, and resistance.
Plastisol with renewable plasticizer
- We replaced 100% of the fossil-based plasticizer with one of renewable origin, maintaining the performance of the final product.
- This solution is especially relevant in filter components with flexibility and chemical resistance requirements.
these three solutions show that it is possible to advance sustainability without compromising technical performance — one of the pillars of the Low C Line.
Why bring the Low C concept to the automotive line
The Low C Line proposal emerged in response to a real market demand. Clients in the automotive segment began seeking alternatives with lower environmental impact, either by their own initiative or as part of broader ESG strategies.
There is a clear movement of openness and interest, and our role has been to anticipate these trends, offering tested solutions with technical feasibility and environmental responsibility.
Low C goes beyond filters: other automotive applications
In addition to filters, the Low C Line also includes other technical solutions aimed at automotive comfort, insulation, and finishing:
Acoustic mats – for use in trucks and buses
- We use polyol from renewable sources in their composition, ensuring acoustic and structural properties.
Seat and backrest foams
- We have formulations that incorporate varying percentages of renewable polyol, maintaining compliance with comfort, resilience, and durability requirements.
Integral Skin
Our systems for molded parts with a compact surface and differentiated touch can also receive percentages of renewable sources, depending on the application and requirements.
Our development is continuous, always seeking to expand the use of renewable sources — without giving up the technical performance required by the automotive sector.
What defines a Low C product at Amino
We define as Low C any solution that technically and demonstrably reduces the use of fossil-based raw materials in its composition. This can occur through the replacement of:
- Polyols
- Plasticizers
- Auxiliary additives
More than a product line, Low C is Amino’s commitment to applied technical sustainability, combining science, formulation, and market viability.
The Low C Line in the automotive industry reflects our technical performance with purpose: developing real, sustainable solutions adjusted to customer needs. Filters, foams, and systems for automotive comfort already include formulations that incorporate renewable inputs, with proven performance.
Our team continues working to expand these solutions and support companies that also want to reduce their carbon footprint without giving up efficiency.
Contact our technical team and learn about Amino’s Low C solutions for your automotive portfolio.