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Elkem's Collaborative REPOS Project Awarded 2023 Cefic Circularity Commendation

to reduce process emissions, support the Green Transition and develop circular economies using eco-design approaches, there are two distinct recycling loops that are in-scope for project REPOS:

1.  Monomer Production Loop - to depolymerize waste silicone products to create silicone monomers that can seamlessly integrate back into the manufacturing process.?

2.  Added-Value Product Loop - to transform remaining oligomers not suitable for monomer use into innovative, high-value products.

The three-year collaborative project unites the relevant stakeholders in the LPSE (Lyon Polymer Science and Engineering) consortium, and is supported by BPI France and Region Auvergne Rhone Alpes, combining forces for the required diverse expertise. The 2023 Responsible Care® award recognizes the rigorous development efforts required to successfully demonstrate the technical feasibility of depolymerizing various silicone waste streams at low temperatures. Key achievements include:?

Submission of three patent applications for different catalytic depolymerization chemistries.Publications on depolymerization chemistry enabling reversion to D4 (cyclic methyl siloxane) monomer.Integration of new technologies within Elkem and the start of pilot trials for chemically recycled oils at Elkem Silicones site in Saint-Fons, France.

The next phase of REPOS will focus on piloting and scaling up these new technologies for industrialization.?

"The need to transition is at its most urgent, and the obstacles have never been greater. The initiatives exhibited in this year's Responsible Care Awards show industry's united front and the absolute will to transform. Congratulations to all; companies and associations, large and small organisations, from all over Europe. We need leaders like these, paving the way and inspiring others on the journey." said Marco Mensink, Director General, Cefic.

Transitioning to climate neutral while staying globally competitive represents one of the biggest challenges the European chemicals industry has ever faced. Elkem is serious about doing its part to make that transition possible and expedient.

For more information, please view the Cefic description of project REPOS or contact us :

Wendy Cots 
+ 33 (0) 4 72 13 19 00
[e-mail]

The following files are available for download:

https://mb.cision.com/Main/17898/3884559/2461290.pdf

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https://news.cision.com/elkem-silicon/i/repos-cover-greenchemistry-elkem,c3244071

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