Syensqo’s drop-in polysulfone ECHO solution aligns with Nitto’s sustainability objective of enabling a circular society
Syensqo, a leading global provider of high-performance materials and chemical solutions, is partnering with Nitto, a major Japanese supplier of engineered insulation, separation and filtration products, to replace fossil-based polysulfone in water treatment membranes with a new circular Udel® PSU ECHO resin. The Udel® ECHO grade is made with third-party certified 34% non-fossil circular1 raw materials, attributed through mass balance, and has a lower carbon footprint, enabling Nitto to expand its sustainable portfolio without compromising on processability and end-use performance.
Our partnership with Nitto showcases how we collaborate across the value chain to support eco-conscious customers to reduce their dependence on fossil-based raw materials. By utilizing circular1 feedstock and renewable electricity in production, we are leading the polysulfone industry in transitioning our sulfone polymers toward a low-carbon portfolio. By working closely with both suppliers and customers, we're paving the way for a more sustainable future.
The circularity of the new Udel® PSU ECHO material is mass balance certified under the widely-recognized International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS system. It provides a drop-in solution with identical performance to standard fossil-based PSU, with the added benefit of a lower carbon footprint.
We are continuously seeking to foster a more sustainable global environment. Syensqo’s ECHO material has proven a perfect choice for innovating our advanced water treatment membranes. As such, the membranes make a particularly significant contribution to accelerating the transformation of industry and society toward circularity and decarbonization.
Nitto’s new water treatment membranes using circular Udel® PSU ECHO are designed for a wide range of water treatment installations, from municipal water supply to industrial desalination projects.
1 The ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) defines circular materials as materials that are reused, recycled, or further used instead of being landfilled or used for energy
Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.
Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
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Headquartered at Osaka, Japan, Nitto Denko Corporation was founded in 1918 as a specialist for electrical insulation materials. Today, the company is a leading global supplier of engineered films, tapes and membranes for diverse end markets, including electrical & electronics, semiconductors, aerospace & automotive, building & construction, healthcare, hygiene and water treatment.
The Nitto Group places Environmental Social Governance (ESG) at the core of its management, aiming to create products and services that contribute to people's well-being and foster a sustainable global environment.
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Udel® PSU
Udel® PSU (polysulfone) is a rigid, high-strength, semi-tough, transparent plastic that offers higher heat resistance and better hydrolytic stability than polycarbonate. It retains its good mechanical properties when exposed to steam and other sterilization techniques.