08. Jul 2025
FDCA for insulation foams
Avantium (Amsterdam, the Netherlands), a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a conditional offtake agreement for five years with PLIXXENT (Hamburg, Germany), a leading producer of polyurethane systems. Under this offtake agreement, Plixxent will purchase FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid), produced in Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant, for the use in foams for insulation materials.
As a 100% plant-based and high-performance monomer, FDCA is emerging as a promising building block for sustainable materials. PLIXXENT has positively evaluated its application in polyester polyols and derived insulation polyurethane foams. FDCA-based insulation foam offers significant environmental benefits compared to traditional petrochemical-based foams, aligning with the increasing demand for eco-friendly building materials. It also demonstrates excellent performance in terms of thermal conductivity and flame behavior, both essential for effective insulation. Additionally, FDCA provides mechanical strength and dimensional stability, ensuring that the foam retains its structure and effectiveness over time.
Jörg Schottek, CEO of Plixxent, commented: “We are excited to collaborate with Avantium and integrate FDCA into our insulation foam products. This partnership aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing our customers with high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions.”
Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, added: “This offtake agreement with Plixxent marks our first step into the building materials sector and showcases the versatility of FDCA. It also demonstrates the growing interest in FDCA across various high-value applications, industries, and geographies. We're pleased to see how these sustainable materials can revolutionize everyday products and contribute to a greener future.”
https://www.avantium.com
https://www.plixxent.com