22 May 2025

Syensqo to supply circular Duradex™ PPSU ECHO for Pigeon’s SofTouch™ baby bottles

Syensqo’s polyphenylsulfone Duradex™ ECHO aligns with Pigeon’s green action plan

Brussels, May 22, 2025 - Syensqo, a leading global provider of high-performance materials and chemical solutions, is pleased to announce that Pigeon Corporation has decided to use its circular Duradex™ polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) ECHO for their premium SofTouch™ nursing bottles. This high-purity food-contact polymer is produced with 38% certified circular[1] feedstock, attributed by mass balance and verified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS regime.

“The SofTouch™ premium nursing bottles from Pigeon, molded with our Duradex™ PPSU ECHO material, perfectly embody our commitment to supporting customers who prioritize future generations by creating highly sustainable products,” says Floryan De Campo, Vice President of Life Solutions at Syensqo Specialty Polymers GBU. “Duradex™ PPSU ECHO effectively reduces reliance on fossil resources and offers a proven drop-in alternative without compromising the high performance characteristics of the sulfone polymer. Its lower carbon footprint also helps drive decarbonization throughout the value chain.”

Duradex™ PPSU ECHO is an amorphous, naturally amber-transparent polymer that lends Pigeon’s nursing bottles an inherently non-stick, and highly stain- and scratch-resistant surface. It provides exceptional hydrolytic stability, shatter-proof toughness and heat resistance up to 180°C for more than 1,000 steam or hot water sterilization cycles, as well as dishwasher cycles, with no risk of any damage. Notably, the high-purity PPSU material does not absorb any odors and is free of artificial pigments as well as phthalates and bisphenols, ensuring a safe and healthy feeding experience.

"The circularity of this material aligns with Pigeon's Purpose to create a more baby-friendly world by strengthening our commitment to addressing the unique needs of future generations," comments Mitsuo Matsumoto, President of Thai Pigeon Co., Ltd.

Pigeon’s SofTouch™ premium nursing bottles made with Duradex™ PPSU ECHO will be launched on the market shortly. Syensqo’s circular polymer is available worldwide.

Duradex™ is a trademark of Syensqo.
SofTouch™ is a trademark of Pigeon Corporation.

[1] The ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) defines circular materials as materials that are reused, recycled, or further used instead of being landfilled or used for energy.

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About Syensqo

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.

Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

Learn more at www.syensqo.com.

About Pigeon

Pigeon is a brand offering a range of baby and maternity products, nursing and care necessities, and childcare services.

Pigeon’s products and services are based on over 60 years of research, ongoing since the company’s establishment, in pursuit of its goal of making the world a more baby-friendly place. Pigeon aims to cultivate every baby’s wonderful inborn strengths and build a world where all babies can shine just as they are.

Visit www.pigeon.com for further information.

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Syensqo’s high purity mass balance certified circular Duradex^™ PPSU ECHO polymer has been chosen by Pigeon to replace non-renewable Duradex^™ PPSU in SofTouch^™ premium nursing bottles. (Photo: Pigeon, PR091)

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