BASF launches biomass-balanced flexible polyurethane foam system for the North American furniture industry.

BASF aims to integrate a series of bio-based balanced (BMB) products into the polyurethane value chain to meet the sustainability needs of the North American furniture industry.

● Compared to BASF's traditional flexible polyurethane foam systems, the product carbon footprint (PCF) emissions are expected to be reduced by up to 75%.

March 27, 2025 - BASF is expanding its product portfolio for the furniture industry with the introduction of biomass-balanced grades of Elastoflex® polyurethane systems. These mass-balanced products, along with multiple BASF plants, have been certified under REDcert2, including the recently certified Livonia, Michigan facility in the United States.

Staci Wegener, Director of BASF's Polyurethanes Business in North America, stated: "Supporting our customers in achieving their sustainability goals is our top priority. With our new biomass balance products, our customers will now have access to products that replace fossil-based raw materials with renewable alternatives, offering the potential to significantly reduce the product carbon footprint compared to traditional polyurethane foam systems."

The Elastoflex® polyurethane foam system is formulated to produce flexible foams for a variety of furniture applications, including seats, headrests, and armrests. The foam's unique structure provides optimal comfort while delivering ideal body support. The Elastoflex® BMB grades offer the same characteristics and performance as their fossil-based counterparts, without requiring changes to traditional processing methods.