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Grow Biodiversity and Natural Resources
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ZERO N-Code Slow-Release Nitrogen SUSTAINABLE CITIES Commitment to biodiversity
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Hexion has developed slow-release nitrogen technology to improve crop yield and harvest Hexion values natural resources and the environment and we act to minimize the impact on
quality. These products also help to address greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture the environment by using water and non-renewable resources as effi ciently as possible.
industry and reduce contamination due to nitrogen leaching and volatilization from CLIMATE
13 ACTION For example, Hexion’s adhesives and resins designed for engineered wood products
traditional liquid solution fertilizers. N-Code’s unique slow-release formula enables nitrogen enable effi cient resource usage. Engineered wood products store carbon for the life of
absorption consistent with plant nutrient demand. The key to this effi ciency is N-Code’s the product, and when adhesive resins are used in these products, 99 percent of the tree
inherent chemical composition, improved durability, and foliar application properties. can be used. Its wood adhesives also support a more sustainable construction market by
In 2022, Hexion completed comprehensive fi eld trials and research demonstrating enabling the use of wood grown using responsible forestry practices and sustainable tree
signifi cant improvement in soybean and corn yield when compared to commodity nitrogen plantations. Responsibly harvesting and replanting on a continuous cycle allows a steady
solutions comprised of urea and urea ammonium nitrate. source of material while ensuring forests continue to thrive. (Forest Stewardship Council)
N-Code is Hexion’s latest innovative product designed specifi cally for the Brazilian market.
RESPONSIBLE Leveraging Bio-based Methanol
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AND PRODUCTION
Hexion is constantly looking for opportunities to incorporate environmentally-preferred
raw materials. For example, by using bio-based methanol, Hexion is making an important
Field tests have demonstrated that N-Code products deliver a sustained nitrogen
contribution to achieving the climate goals of its customers. The company’s Baytown,
capability that is better for plants, better for farmers and better for the world, Texas manufacturing site began using bio-based methanol during production of
according to Dave Collins, Senior Vice President, Global Formaldehyde. formaldehyde in July 2022, helping customers to off er products with sustainable attributes
including reduced greenhouse gas impacts.
Depending on the customers’ preference, Hexion is positioned to further adopt bio-based
raw materials into its production processes throughout its global manufacturing grid. Using
bio-based methanol aligns with Hexion’s overall sustainability goals, particularly those
related to new product development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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