DUNN-EDWARDS COLLABORATES WITH CELANESE TO BRING CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION-BASED PAINT TO THE U.S.
Dunn-Edwards has partnered with Celanese (NYSE: CE) to introduce Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology in architectural coatings for the U.S. market. This first-to-market initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using captured CO2 in paint production.
The process involves capturing industrial CO2 emissions at Celanese's Clear Lake, Texas facility to create vinyl acetate-based emulsions, a key component in architectural paints. The implementation is projected to utilize over 2 million pounds of captured CO2 annually, equivalent to the CO2 consumption of 800 acres of forest per year.
The collaboration aligns with Dunn-Edwards' greener by design® commitment, offering products that maintain performance while reducing environmental impact. The CCU technology uses mass-balance accounting to track the mixture of CCU and fossil-fuel based feedstocks.
Dunn-Edwards ha collaborato con Celanese (NYSE: CE) per introdurre la tecnologia di Cattura e Utilizzo della CO2 (CCU) nelle vernici architettoniche destinate al mercato statunitense. Questa iniziativa pionieristica mira a ridurre le emissioni di gas serra impiegando CO2 catturata nella produzione delle vernici.
Il processo prevede la cattura delle emissioni industriali di CO2 presso l’impianto Celanese di Clear Lake, Texas, per creare emulsioni a base di acetato di vinile, un componente fondamentale nelle vernici architettoniche. L’implementazione prevede l’utilizzo di oltre 2 milioni di libbre di CO2 catturata ogni anno, equivalente al consumo di CO2 di 800 acri di foresta all’anno.
La collaborazione è in linea con l’impegno greener by design® di Dunn-Edwards, offrendo prodotti che mantengono alte prestazioni riducendo l’impatto ambientale. La tecnologia CCU utilizza un sistema di rendicontazione a bilancio di massa per tracciare la miscela di materie prime CCU e derivanti da combustibili fossili.
Dunn-Edwards se ha asociado con Celanese (NYSE: CE) para introducir la tecnología de Captura y Utilización de Carbono (CCU) en recubrimientos arquitectónicos para el mercado estadounidense. Esta iniciativa pionera busca reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero usando CO2 capturado en la producción de pinturas.
El proceso consiste en capturar las emisiones industriales de CO2 en la planta de Celanese en Clear Lake, Texas, para crear emulsiones a base de acetato de vinilo, un componente clave en pinturas arquitectónicas. Se proyecta que la implementación utilice más de 2 millones de libras de CO2 capturado anualmente, equivalente al consumo de CO2 de 800 acres de bosque por año.
La colaboración está alineada con el compromiso greener by design® de Dunn-Edwards, ofreciendo productos que mantienen el rendimiento mientras reducen el impacto ambiental. La tecnología CCU utiliza un sistema de contabilidad de balance de masa para rastrear la mezcla de materias primas CCU y basadas en combustibles fósiles.
Dunn-Edwards는 Celanese (NYSE: CE)와 협력하여 미국 시장을 위한 건축용 코팅에 탄소 포집 및 활용(CCU) 기술을 도입했습니다. 이 선도적인 이니셔티브는 포집된 CO2를 페인트 생산에 활용하여 온실가스 배출을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
이 과정은 텍사스주 클리어 레이크에 위치한 Celanese 공장에서 산업용 CO2 배출을 포집하여 건축용 페인트의 주요 성분인 비닐 아세테이트 기반 에멀젼을 만드는 것입니다. 연간 200만 파운드 이상의 포집된 CO2를 사용할 것으로 예상되며, 이는 연간 800에이커 숲의 CO2 흡수량과 동일합니다.
이번 협력은 Dunn-Edwards의 greener by design® 약속과 부합하며, 성능은 유지하면서 환경 영향을 줄이는 제품을 제공합니다. CCU 기술은 질량 균형 회계를 사용하여 CCU와 화석 연료 기반 원료의 혼합을 추적합니다.
Dunn-Edwards s’est associé à Celanese (NYSE : CE) pour introduire la technologie de capture et d’utilisation du carbone (CCU) dans les revêtements architecturaux destinés au marché américain. Cette initiative pionnière vise à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre en utilisant le CO2 capturé dans la fabrication des peintures.
Le procédé consiste à capturer les émissions industrielles de CO2 sur le site de Celanese à Clear Lake, Texas, pour créer des émulsions à base d’acétate de vinyle, un composant clé des peintures architecturales. La mise en œuvre devrait permettre l’utilisation de plus de 2 millions de livres de CO2 capturé par an, ce qui équivaut à la consommation de CO2 de 800 acres de forêt par an.
Cette collaboration s’inscrit dans l’engagement greener by design® de Dunn-Edwards, proposant des produits qui maintiennent la performance tout en réduisant l’impact environnemental. La technologie CCU utilise une comptabilité en bilan de masse pour suivre le mélange des matières premières CCU et fossiles.
Dunn-Edwards hat sich mit Celanese (NYSE: CE) zusammengeschlossen, um die Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)-Technologie in architektonischen Beschichtungen für den US-Markt einzuführen. Diese marktführende Initiative zielt darauf ab, Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren, indem eingefangenes CO2 in der Farbherstellung verwendet wird.
Der Prozess umfasst das Abfangen industrieller CO2-Emissionen in der Celanese-Anlage in Clear Lake, Texas, um vinylacetatbasierte Emulsionen herzustellen, einen wichtigen Bestandteil architektonischer Farben. Die Umsetzung soll jährlich über 2 Millionen Pfund eingefangenes CO2 nutzen, was dem CO2-Verbrauch von 800 Morgen Wald pro Jahr entspricht.
Die Zusammenarbeit steht im Einklang mit dem greener by design®-Engagement von Dunn-Edwards und bietet Produkte an, die Leistung erhalten und gleichzeitig die Umweltbelastung reduzieren. Die CCU-Technologie verwendet eine Massenbilanzierung, um die Mischung aus CCU- und fossilen Rohstoffen zu verfolgen.
- First-to-market position in U.S. architectural coatings with CCU technology
- Significant environmental impact with 2 million pounds of CO2 capture annually
- Maintains product performance while improving sustainability metrics
- Still partially dependent on fossil-fuel based feedstocks
- to one production facility in Clear Lake, Texas
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Celanese's CCU partnership with Dunn-Edwards demonstrates strategic innovation in sustainable chemistry with tangible environmental impact metrics.
Celanese's collaboration with Dunn-Edwards represents a strategic advancement in sustainable manufacturing within the specialty chemicals sector. The implementation of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology at Celanese's Clear Lake, Texas facility creates a circular production pathway by capturing industrial CO2 emissions and converting them into chemical building blocks for vinyl acetate-based emulsions—essential components in architectural paints.
The environmental impact metrics are specific and measurable: the initiative is projected to utilize over 2 million pounds of captured CO2 annually, equivalent to the carbon absorption capacity of 800 acres of forest per year according to EPA calculations. This provides concrete sustainability credentials in an industry facing increasing pressure to reduce environmental footprint.
By enabling Dunn-Edwards to become the first architectural coatings manufacturer in the U.S. to implement this technology, Celanese is establishing an early-mover position in sustainable chemical manufacturing processes. The mass-balance accounting approach mentioned indicates a transitional implementation that accurately tracks sustainable content while maintaining production efficiency.
This initiative aligns with evolving ESG priorities that increasingly influence investment decisions and positions Celanese as an innovator in circular economy solutions within the chemical industry. The successful commercial application in architectural coatings demonstrates practical viability rather than merely theoretical potential, creating potential for market differentiation in an increasingly environmentally conscious marketplace.
Celanese's CCU technology implementation demonstrates practical sustainability innovation with commercial viability in high-performance coating applications.
This partnership highlights Celanese's technological capabilities in carbon capture chemistry applications, specifically leveraging CCU to create vinyl acetate-based emulsions—a critical component in architectural coatings. The technical achievement is significant: transforming industrial CO2 waste streams into chemical building blocks while maintaining performance standards required for commercial paints.
The process employed at the Clear Lake facility represents advanced circular economy principles applied to chemical manufacturing. The reference to "mass-balance accounting" indicates a methodology where CCU and conventional fossil-fuel feedstocks are commingled in production while tracking the sustainable content—a standard approach for introducing circular materials into established production systems.
The scale of 2 million pounds of captured CO2 provides tangible environmental metrics that translate to meaningful impact. The equivalence to 800 acres of forest carbon absorption offers accessible visualization of the environmental benefit.
From a competitive positioning perspective, this initiative places Celanese among the vanguard of specialty chemical manufacturers implementing commercially viable carbon capture technologies. The partnership with Dunn-Edwards validates the performance viability of these materials in demanding applications where consistency and quality remain paramount alongside sustainability improvements.
For the specialty chemicals sector, this represents practical innovation that bridges current production capabilities with future sustainability requirements—enabling carbon reduction while maintaining the technical performance that core markets demand.
The collaboration introduces a first-to-market pathway to sustainable architectural coatings by minimizing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions with Carbon Capture & Utilization.
"Carbon Capture and Utilization can improve the sustainability of a range of essential chemistries by reducing the carbon footprint of the binder and creating circular options for waste CO2," said Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Director at Celanese. "Working with Dunn-Edwards to launch CCU in architectural coatings brings an improved choice for
Celanese uses CCU technology at its Clear Lake,
Using CCU resin technology in Dunn-Edwards manufactured paints is projected to utilize over 2 million pounds of captured CO2 annually. According to the
"Now more than ever, we're committed to providing professionals and consumers with products that excel in both performance and sustainability, and this collaboration is an exciting step in furthering that priority," said Tim Bosveld, VP of Product Management at Dunn-Edwards. "We're honored to be the first architectural coatings manufacturer in the
By embracing innovative technologies, Dunn-Edwards is working to provide professionals and consumers with products that utilize CCU technology, which aligns with the company's greener by design® commitment of minimizing adverse impacts on material resources and environmental quality while maintaining the same levels of performance and quality customers expect in coatings.
To learn more about Dunn-Edwards greener by design commitment and advancements, including the implementation of CCU technologies from Celanese, please visit dunnedwards.com/environment.
About Dunn-Edwards Corporation
Dunn-Edwards – Apply a Higher Standard. Dunn-Edwards is one of the nation's leading manufacturers and distributors of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies. It operates over 170 company stores in
About Celanese
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of
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