The Latest Research Data Show That INSQIN Can Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Textile Coatings By Half.

COSCO released environmental life cycle assessment report on waterborne polyurethane technology

A new life cycle assessment (LCA) study shows that compared with traditional technology, cos INSQIN is a more sustainable product.

Coating technology.

According to the assessment results, the use of waterborne polyurethane (PU) technology to produce polyurethane synthetic leather (an important material in the textile industry) can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared with traditional solvent based technologies.

The study found that the extraction of raw materials to finished products and the production of waterborne polyurethane synthetic leather, compared with the solvent based polyurethane synthetic leather, can reduce the global warming potential by 45% by producing 1000 square meters of waterborne polyurethane synthetic leather.

1 an independent third party organization was also invited to conduct a rigorous review of the life cycle assessment study and its results in accordance with the international standards organization (ISO) 14040:2006 and 14044:2006 standards.

Mr. Ni Gule (Nick Smith), general manager of cosmos global textile and coatings business, said: "the life cycle assessment study once again proves that INSQIN's environmental performance is also directed towards

This technology has been shown to help them achieve sustainable goals.

Reducing carbon emissions is of great importance not only to fashion and sportswear brands, but also to the automotive and furniture industries. "

The life cycle assessment study also provides high quality data on the environmental advantages of waterborne polyurethane.

In addition, waterborne polyurethane technology also has the advantages of occupational health and safety, which helps customers make more informed decisions when purchasing polyurethane materials.

Through a series of parameter comparisons with conventional technology using two methylformamide (DMF) solvent, this study evaluated the environmental performance of waterborne polyurethane in the whole process from raw material extraction to coated textiles production.

Reduce carbon emissions and acidification

The results of life cycle assessment showed that the global warming potential of 1000 square meter polyurethane synthetic leather produced by INSQIN technology was 6900 kg carbon dioxide equivalent, while the global warming potential of polyurethane synthetic leather using solvent based coatings was 12700 kg two carbon dioxide equivalent.

COSCO's waterborne polyurethane technology is of great significance for reducing carbon emissions.

If we apply this technology to the entire textile industry, the greenhouse gas emission reduction in a year will be equivalent to that in Beijing (or London).

And the total of all car emissions in three cities in Losangeles.

Compared with solvent based technology, INSQIN technology itself has a much lower carbon footprint.

A more detailed study shows that its global warming potential is worth reducing, and 85% of its contribution comes from the reduction of energy consumption caused by dry process. It is the waterborne polyurethane technology that enables coated textiles to be produced by dry process instead of traditional wet process.

In other words, the real advantage of INSQIN is that it has changed the production process.

Compared with traditional technology, the use of INSQIN polyurethane technology to produce coated textiles can reduce the degree of acidification of water and soil by 20%.

Reduce water consumption

According to the previous internal research of INSQIN, the use of INSQIN technology to produce polyurethane synthetic leather has reduced the production water consumption by 95% compared with the traditional polyurethane process.

For manufacturing countries with a shortage of water resources, water conservation will have significant social impact.

If the entire textile industry turns to INSQIN, the daily water consumption will meet the daily water demand of nearly 340 thousand of the population in China.

This research shows the far-reaching impact of chemical innovation, that is, by changing the production technology to promote innovation in the entire textile industry.

"If we want to overcome the severe challenges of the future and promote sustainable development, life cycle thinking will play a crucial role," said Dr. Lydia Simon, director of global sustainable development, paint, adhesives and special chemicals business.

Life cycle assessment research can help quantify the role of technology in reducing environmental impacts, thereby contributing to more sustainable solutions.

About COSCO

COSCO is one of the largest polymer production companies in the world. Its sales volume reached 11 billion 900 million euros in 2016.

Its business scope is mainly focused on the research and development of high-tech polymer materials and innovative solutions used in many daily life fields.

The main service industries cover automobile, building, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronic, sports and leisure, cosmetics, medical and chemical industry itself.

Cosset was formerly Bayer Material Technology. By the end of 2016, it had 30 production bases and 15600 employees (based on full-time employees).

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