Our Solutions

Our solutions enable alternative energy

Our resin systems make wind turbine blades longer so they are more economic. One ton of our amines go into one-half of a wind turbine which means

30,000 tons

CO2e avoided

625 tons

CO2e to build

48x

return on carbon invested

Source: Management estimates assured by a third-party review

Our solutions improve energy efficiency

Our resins and hardeners decrease the weight of an airplane by 20% and allow for blended winglets to further improve fuel efficiency. One ton of our epoxy system will go into 1/3 ton of fuselage which means

14,000 tons

CO2e avoided

350 tons

CO2e to build

40x

return on carbon invested

Source: Management estimates assured by a third-party review

Our solutions enable transportation electrification

Our carbonates improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries. One ton of our carbonates will go into 34 battery electric vehicles which means

1,300 tons

CO2e avoided

160 tons

CO2e to build

8x

return on carbon invested

Source: Management estimates assured by a third-party review

Our solutions improve home efficiency

Our spray polyurethane foam reduce air intrusion into homes and buildings, decreasing the amount of energy required for heating and cooling. One ton of our spray foam will go into 2/3 of a family-sized home which means

10 tons

CO2e avoided

1.2 tons

CO2e to build

8x

return on carbon invested

Source: Management estimates assured by a third-party review

transformation

One Person’s Trash is Another’s Insulation

Can trash provide a solution for cutting air emissions? Yes, if it’s used to make energy-efficient insulation. Huntsman makes insulation from recycled plastic waste to improve energy use in buildings and reduce…

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innovation

Plugging In

Electric vehicles will play an important role in reducing emissions in the transportation sector, and Huntsman is at the forefront of expanding this technology. Electric cars rely on Lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries,…

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efficiency

Accelerating the Market Toward Lower Emissions

Huntsman is reducing automotive emissions by applying Advanced Materials products to the production of electric vehicles. For many years, Huntsman Advanced Materials’ ARALDITE® products have been widely used in…

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community impact

Making a Difference in the Global Pandemic

Social responsibility took on new meaning during the 2020 global pandemic. At Huntsman, we have always maintained unwavering focus on the health and safety of our associates, suppliers, customers and communities. We…

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customer innovation

If the Shoe Fits

The use of 3D printing is where the recyclable rubber meets the road. In 2020, Huntsman worked with OESH® Shoes (OESH), the US footwear brand that makes women’s shoes that are “healthy by design,” to create a…

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circularity

Transforming plastic waste into energy-saving insulation

By recycling PET bottles, Huntsman is reducing plastic waste and saving energy. We do not produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles, but we clearly recognize the impact plastic waste has on the…

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community

Empowering villagers through education

Empowerment through education. That’s the premise behind Huntsman India’s Anandi initiative, which is improving life for local villagers through enhanced school facilities and teaching methods, better water…

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innovation

Making sustainable urban life a reality in China

Imagine having the ability to reuse exhaust heat from a power plant and transport that heat more than 30 miles (50 kilometers) away to supply central heating for more than two million residents. This scenario is…

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circularity

Eliminating waste stream in Texas

Huntsman’s plant in Conroe, Texas, produces more than 400 different specialty chemical products, primarily amines, polyols and carbonates. To meet customer demand, process units and storage tanks are frequently…

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innovation

Driving toward bio-based automotive technology

With society increasingly embracing the concept of a circular economy, industries are starting to move away from fossil-based technologies to more sustainable, renewable, bio-based resources for the production…

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circularity

Recycling chlorine in Caojing

Chlorine is an essential raw material for production of methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), a chemical used to manufacture polyurethane foam for a variety of products and industrial applications. Chlorine requires…

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