CepsaQuímica unveiled its latest NextLab Low Carbon product for the European and Asian markets. NextLab Low Carbon is produced through a pioneering process in the chemical sector that reduces plant emissions by using renewable heat instead of traditional fossil fuels during production.
As per the press release, the innovative method enables the creation of a product with the same characteristics, quality, properties, and performance as conventional LAB, but with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, making it more environmentally friendly.
According to a comparative product carbon footprint study conducted by the company, NextLab Low Carbon’s greenhouse gas emissions are 19% lower compared to LAB produced with fossil energy, on a cradle-to-gate basis.
In 2023, CepsaQuímica manufactured NextLab Low Carbon at its Canadian plant for the first time, supplying the American market. Now, the company is expanding production to Europe and Asia from its Puente Mayorga plant in southern Spain, a key facility in the global chemical industry.
This plant was the first in the world to implement the advanced Detal Flex 2-phenyl technology, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability while reducing environmental impact and optimizing LAB production.
Carlos Molina, Vice-President of Global Surfactants said, “Working even more closely with our customers to meet the growing demand for more sustainable detergents with a reduced environmental impact. It also marks a significant step in achieving CepsaQuímica’s environmental and decarbonization goals, as part of the Positive Motion strategy, which aims to develop green and sustainable chemistry and achieve climate neutrality by 2050”.
CepsaQuímica is one the world’s largest producer of LAB, a key ingredient in biodegradable detergents, accounting for approximately 18% of global production.
LAB is used in over 60% of the biodegradable detergents available on the market, both for domestic and industrial applications. Its excellent properties, effectiveness, and compatibility with other ingredients make it essential in both traditional detergents (such as powders and bars) and more advanced products (like single-dose capsules and concentrated liquid detergents).
