Sustainability has ceased to be a differentiator and has become an imperative for the chemical industry — especially for the polyurethane (PU) sector, which has historically depended on fossil-based raw materials.
Amino, a Latin American reference in PU solutions, is leading the sector’s transformation by incorporating practices and technologies that significantly reduce its carbon footprint. With a practical, technical approach committed to ESG principles, the company consolidates its position as a pioneer in building a cleaner future for the polyurethane market, including our suppliers as a strategic guideline in all internal processes.
The Challenge of the Chemical Sector Facing Net-Zero Carbon Goals
The PU industry faces significant obstacles in reducing its emissions, as the main raw materials — such as isocyanates and polyols — are mostly derived from petroleum and imported. This increases the carbon footprint associated with logistics and makes the cost of renewable-source alternatives significantly higher.
Even in a regulatory scenario still under development in Brazil, and with few incentives for sustainable innovations, Amino chose to get ahead. One of the great technical challenges is the replacement of conventional polyols with plant-based equivalents, without compromising system performance. In Amino’s laboratories, this challenge became a reality with the development of the Low C line, which already incorporates a high content of renewable raw materials.
Concrete examples include PU systems with green polyol for applications in:
- adhesives and automotive and industrial systems,
- civil construction (such as self-leveling floors, waterproofing, and panels),
- refrigeration and thermal insulation.
These products maintain high technical performance while contributing to the reduction of VOCs and CO₂.
Low C: Amino Technology That Reduces CO₂ Emissions
Low C is Amino’s line of polyurethane systems created to drastically reduce the carbon footprint, combining high technical performance with environmental responsibility. Its development was born from the need for real sustainable solutions and today represents one of the company’s most robust initiatives within the ESG pillars.
Additionally, the line includes ultra-low VOC emission additives, specially developed for the automotive sector. These additives meet the most demanding international occupational health standards, such as the CertiPUR certification, which ensures the absence of heavy metals, formaldehyde, and other toxic compounds, with proven safety for use in foams that come into direct human contact.
Low C technology enables the manufacture of products with low CO₂ emissions from the source, considering raw materials, energy, and production processes, reducing environmental impact in applications such as:
- industrial refrigeration
- automotive and footwear lines
- civil construction (systems for self-leveling floors and repairs in cold storage floors at low temperatures and sealing)
- mattresses and pillows (HR and viscoelastic foams)
- packaging and thermal insulation
With 100% of the energy used in its plant coming from renewable sources and a modern manufacturing structure, Amino reinforces its commitment: to deliver sustainable solutions without compromising performance — and with measurable benefits for the business and the planet.
Practical Results and Market Applications
Currently, Amino already delivers sustainable and high-performance products to different segments:
- Automotive: mats, filters, HR systems with plant-based polyol, and low-VOC emission additives.
- Mattress industry: pillow tops, pillows, and sustainable flexible foams.
- Civil Construction: resilient floors, rigid panels, and waterproofing materials with a lower carbon footprint.
- Footwear and Decorative: microcellular PU with renewable raw materials.
- Refrigeration and Packaging: solutions with thermal performance and reduced environmental impact.
More than replacing fossil-based raw materials with renewable sources, we offer a portfolio of technologies that enable a circular economy, conscious use of resources, and valorization of industrial waste. A practical example is the formulation of bonding adhesives that allow the reuse of waste such as foam, rubber, wood, fabrics, among others, giving new purposes to materials that would otherwise be discarded.
About Amino Chemistry
Amino’s Journey Toward Decarbonization is Guided by Science, Innovation, and Alignment with Its Institutional Purpose. The company has sought to lead by example, showing that it is possible to combine technical performance, economic viability, and environmental responsibility.
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