Henkel and Celanese collaborate to offer adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions
Henkel and Celanese have announced a partnership to enhance circularity in emulsion production using carbon capture-based materials. The collaboration leverages Celanese's carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology at its Clear Lake, Texas site, which converts industrial CO2 emissions into methanol - a key component of vinyl acetate monomer used in adhesive formulations.
Through this partnership, Henkel will produce water-based adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions, creating opportunities for packaging and consumer goods customers to increase renewable content in their products. The CCU-based adhesives will primarily benefit the Paper & Board, Envelopes & Graphic Arts, E-commerce, Labeling and Tissue & Towel industries.
Henkel e Celanese hanno annunciato una partnership per migliorare la circolarità nella produzione di emulsioni utilizzando materiali a base di cattura del carbonio. Questa collaborazione sfrutta la tecnologia di cattura e utilizzo del carbonio (CCU) di Celanese nel suo impianto di Clear Lake, in Texas, che converte le emissioni industriali di CO2 in metanolo, un componente chiave del monomero di acetato di vinile utilizzato nelle formulazioni adesive.
Attraverso questa partnership, Henkel produrrà adesivi a base d'acqua realizzati con le emissioni di CO2 catturate, creando opportunità per i clienti nei settori del packaging e dei beni di consumo di aumentare il contenuto rinnovabile nei loro prodotti. Gli adesivi a base di CCU beneficeranno principalmente dell'industria della Carta e Cartone, Buste e Arti Grafiche, E-commerce, Etichettatura e Carta e Asciugamani.
Henkel y Celanese han anunciado una asociación para mejorar la circularidad en la producción de emulsiones utilizando materiales basados en la captura de carbono. La colaboración aprovecha la tecnología de captura y utilización de carbono (CCU) de Celanese en su sitio de Clear Lake, Texas, que convierte las emisiones industriales de CO2 en metanol, un componente clave del monómero de acetato de vinilo utilizado en formulaciones adhesivas.
A través de esta asociación, Henkel producirá adhesivos a base de agua hechos de emisiones de CO2 capturadas, creando oportunidades para que los clientes en los sectores de envases y bienes de consumo aumenten el contenido renovable en sus productos. Los adhesivos basados en CCU beneficiarán principalmente a las industrias de Papel y Cartón, Sobres y Artes Gráficas, E-commerce, Etiquetado y Papel y Toallas.
헨켈과 셀라니스는 탄소 포집 기반 소재를 사용하여 에멀전 생산의 순환성을 향상시키기 위한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 텍사스 클리어 레이크에 있는 셀라니스의 탄소 포집 및 활용(CCU) 기술을 활용하여 산업용 CO2 배출을 메탄올로 전환하는데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 메탄올은 접착제 제형에 사용되는 비닐 아세테이트 모노머의 핵심 구성 요소입니다.
이번 파트너십을 통해 헨켈은 포집된 CO2 배출물에서 만든 수용성 접착제를 생산하게 되어, 포장 및 소비재 고객들이 제품의 재생 가능 콘텐츠를 증가시킬 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. CCU 기반 접착제는 주로 종이 및 판지, 봉투 및 그래픽 아트, 전자 상거래, 라벨링 및 티슈 및 타올 산업에 이익을 줄 것입니다.
Henkel et Celanese ont annoncé un partenariat pour améliorer la circularité dans la production d'émulsions en utilisant des matériaux basés sur la capture de carbone. La collaboration tire parti de la technologie de capture et d'utilisation du carbone (CCU) de Celanese sur son site de Clear Lake, au Texas, qui convertit les émissions industrielles de CO2 en méthanol, un composant clé du monomère d'acétate de vinyle utilisé dans les formulations adhésives.
Grâce à ce partenariat, Henkel produira des adhésifs à base d'eau fabriqués à partir des émissions de CO2 capturées, offrant ainsi des opportunités aux clients des secteurs de l'emballage et des biens de consommation d'augmenter la teneur renouvelable de leurs produits. Les adhésifs basés sur la CCU bénéficieront principalement aux industries du papier et du carton, des enveloppes et des arts graphiques, de l'e-commerce, de l'étiquetage et des tissues et serviettes.
Henkel und Celanese haben eine Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die Kreislauffähigkeit in der Emulsionsproduktion durch den Einsatz von karbonbasierten Materialien zu verbessern. Die Zusammenarbeit nutzt die Technologie zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -nutzung (CCU) von Celanese an ihrem Standort in Clear Lake, Texas, der industrielle CO2-Emissionen in Methanol umwandelt – einen wichtigen Bestandteil des in Klebstoffformulierungen verwendeten Vinylacetatmonomers.
Durch diese Partnerschaft wird Henkel wasserbasierte Klebstoffe herstellen, die aus aufgefangenen CO2-Emissionen hergestellt werden, wodurch Möglichkeiten für Verpackungs- und Konsumgüterkunden geschaffen werden, den Anteil erneuerbarer Inhalte in ihren Produkten zu erhöhen. Die CCU-basierten Klebstoffe werden hauptsächlich der Papier- und Pappebranche, Briefumschlägen und Grafikdesign, dem E-Commerce, der Etikettierung sowie der Tissue- und Handtuchindustrie zugutekommen.
- Implementation of innovative carbon capture technology to create value from industrial emissions
- Development of more sustainable adhesive products with increased renewable content
- Expansion into new market opportunities in packaging and consumer goods sectors
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This collaboration represents a significant stride in sustainable manufacturing, utilizing innovative carbon capture technology to create value from industrial emissions. The integration of CCU-based materials into adhesive production demonstrates a practical application of circular economy principles in chemical manufacturing. The captured CO2 being converted into methanol, which comprises
The market impact is likely to be moderate in the near term but strategically important long-term. While this initiative aligns with growing corporate sustainability mandates and consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products, the actual financial impact will depend on adoption rates and cost competitiveness with traditional adhesives. The target industries - packaging, labeling and consumer goods - represent substantial market opportunities, particularly as regulations around carbon emissions tighten globally.
This partnership positions both companies favorably in the growing sustainable materials market. For Celanese (CE), this represents a strategic move to monetize their carbon capture investments while diversifying their product portfolio with green alternatives. The collaboration with Henkel, a major player in adhesives, provides a guaranteed market for their CCU-derived materials and validates the commercial viability of their carbon capture technology.
The timing is particularly relevant as ESG-focused investing gains momentum and regulations increasingly favor carbon-reduction initiatives. While immediate revenue impact may be modest, this positions Celanese well for future growth in sustainable materials, potentially commanding premium pricing for environmentally conscious customers.
Repurposing industrial CO2 emissions creates new value across value chain
Earlier this year, Celanese launched a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake,
Through this collaboration, Henkel will now produce water-based adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions, creating new opportunities for customers in the packaging and consumer goods sector to increase the renewable content of their products by keeping CO2 emissions in the production loop. As consumers and the market continue to demand products with lower environmental impact, these CCU-based adhesives will play a crucial role in driving sustainability across a wide range of applications. The Paper & Board, Envelopes & Graphic Arts, E-commerce, Labeling and Tissue & Towel industries can particularly benefit from CCU adhesives and the Henkel and Celanese partnership.
“Our purpose is to pioneer packaging solutions for the benefit of people and planet, which means taking a holistic look at sustainability and making bold moves toward forward-looking technologies that offer our customers cost-effective options for improving sustainability,” said Pernille Lind Olsen, Global Head of the Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives division at Henkel. “This initiative will provide new options for our customers to meet overall sustainability goals in the packaging industry.”
By investing in products made from innovative technologies like CCU, Henkel and Celanese are not only meeting consumer demand for more renewable content in packaging but also making these solutions more attainable for consumer goods manufacturers.
“We are pleased to partner with Henkel to demonstrate another way in which Celanese ECO-CC products can support the transition to a more circular economy,” said Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Leader at Celanese. “Our CCU platform offers a compelling and scalable path to delivering sustainability into the adhesives market and we are continuing to work to develop solutions for a broad range of applications.”
For more information, please visit https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/articles/sustainable-packaging-and-consumer-goods-adhesives.html.
About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than
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 is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of
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