Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries to develop bio-based HHPA

In Germany, by working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock. HHPA is an essential component in high-performance coating formulations. However, its carbon intensity is a significant contributor to the carbon footprint of Beckers’ high-performance coatings and it is fully derived from petrochemical feedstocks. There are currently no sustainable HHPA alternatives on the market. 

Anodyne is pioneering a sustainable way to produce HHPA using CO₂ by engineering entirely new enzymes. Their innovative process also uses renewable electricity to power these enzymes, replacing carbon-intensive energy and significantly lowering the environmental impact of HHPA production. Anodyne’s research and development will take place in Vancouver, Canada. Blending compatibility tests will be conducted at Beckers’ FutureLab innovation centre in Liverpool, UK, which is developing the next generation of coil coatings.