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November 17, 2025

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Monument Chemical Launches Poly-CO2®: High Performance Polyols from Captured Carbon

Indianapolis, IN — Monument Chemical has begun the first US-based production of polyols from renewable carbon this month at its manufacturing facility in Brandenburg, KY. The new product line of polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols is based on a process from Econic Technologies that replaces fossil-based feedstocks with captured CO2 and reduces global warming potential by 20-30%.

Branded Poly-CO2, Monument’s new line of PCE polyols can be used to make high-performance polyurethanes for furniture and mattresses, automotive parts, apparel and footwear, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Incorporating carbon at the molecular level can impart performance benefi ts in a range of polyurethane applications from foams to fl ame lamination to adhesives and elastomers. For example, Poly-CO2 can improve resilience in mattress foams and durability in coatings.

Poly-CO2 polyols also have several environmental benefi ts. In addition to reducing the carbon footprint of end products, they allow companies to design for circularity by keeping carbon in use and out of the atmosphere. Moreover, they can be used alone or together with recycled and bio-based polyols, and they are compatible with emerging recycling systems. Thanks to Econic’s proprietary renewable carbon technology, Poly-CO2 products overcome some of the formulation, processing, storage, and handling challenges sometimes found in other CO2-based products. For example, foam manufacturers can continue using the same standard surfactants and catalysts used in traditional polyether and polyester polyols. Additionally, with Poly-CO2, carbon dioxide is more evenly distributed along the backbone of the polymer to ensure performance, quality, and stability.

The new product line will launch at pilot scale, with commercial scale production coming to market in the coming years.

“This is a big step for Monument and the industry as a whole. Historically, the introduction of new technologies is met with several barriers to entry, including processing constraints, handling concerns, and application feasibility. Econic’s technology will allow us to upcycle waste carbon dioxide into polyols for high-performance materials, while eliminating a lot of those barriers to commercialization. We’re excited to be partnering with Econic and playing a role in moving the industry forward in innovation,” said Deb Schofner, Monument Sales Director.

“The entire industry is determined to drive toward net-zero, but given how traditionally standardized this industry is, not everyone is willing to take the first leap. Monument is always looking for new ways to innovate and expand our capabilities to better serve our customers. We saw this as an opportunity to be that role model for our industry and to show our customers that regardless of their needs, we can create new products and processes that meet them — and we can deliver positive change for the future while doing it,” explained Don Phillips, Vice President, Oxides.

“Companies around the world are transforming their product portfolios to better serve society now and in the future. Monument is leading the way in sustainable polyols by being the first American company to commercialize this new product line based on renewable carbon, which will give their customers a competitive advantage,” said Keith Wiggins, CEO of Econic Technologies.

About Monument Chemical
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry – and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as off ers industry-leading Contract Manufacturing services. Learn more at www.monumentchemical.com.

About Econic Technologies
Econic Technologies is a UK-based deep tech company focused on renewable carbon. Its innovative catalyst and process technology allows manufacturers to produce polymers based on CO₂ instead of petrochemicals. The use of CO₂ enhances sustainability while creating more cost-eff ective, higher-performing end products. Econic licenses its technology to polyols and surfactant manufacturers that supply some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Econic was founded in 2011 by Dr. Charlotte Williams at Imperial College London. The company is part of Cleantech Group’s Global Cleantech 100. Its global headquarters are in Alderley Park, UK just outside of Manchester.

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