Sustainability has ceased to be a differentiator and has become an imperative for the chemical industry \u2014 especially for the polyurethane (PU) sector, which has historically depended on fossil-based raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amino, a Latin American reference in PU solutions, is leading the sector\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PU industry faces significant obstacles in reducing its emissions, as the main raw materials \u2014 such as isocyanates and polyols \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s laboratories, this challenge became a reality with the development of the Low C line, which already incorporates a high content of renewable raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concrete examples include PU systems with green polyol for applications in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These products maintain high technical performance while contributing to the reduction of VOCs and CO\u2082.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low C<\/strong> is Amino’s line of polyurethane systems created to drastically reduce the carbon footprint, <\/strong>combining high technical performance with environmental responsibility<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the line includes ultra-low VOC emission additives<\/strong>, specially developed for the automotive sector. These additives meet the most demanding international occupational health standards, such as the CertiPUR certification<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low C technology enables the manufacture of products with low CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong> from the source, considering raw materials, energy, and production processes, reducing environmental impact in applications such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 100% of the energy used<\/strong> in its plant coming from renewable sources and a modern manufacturing structure, Amino reinforces its commitment: to deliver sustainable solutions without compromising performance \u2014 and<\/strong> with measurable benefits for the business and the planet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, Amino already delivers sustainable and high-performance products to different segments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than replacing fossil-based raw materials with renewable sources, we offer a portfolio of technologies that enable a circular economy<\/strong>, conscious use of resources, and valorization of industrial waste<\/strong>. A practical example is the formulation of bonding adhesives <\/strong>that allow the reuse of waste such as foam, rubber, wood, fabrics, among others, giving new purposes to materials that would otherwise be discarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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