MOSCOW (MRC) -- Arkema, a France-based chemical manufacturer, has announced commercialization in 2014 of Forane 1233zd, a new molecule for use as a low global warming potential (GWP) blowing agent for polyurethane foams, reported the company on its site.
Arkema has patented the use of Forane 1233zd as a blowing agent in the manufacture of polyurethane
foams. Forane 1233zd blowing agent provides exceptional energy performance and environmental benefits
over existing blowing agents, such as HCFC, HFC, and hydrocarbon molecules.
As a leading refrigerant gas and liquid blowing agent producer with global reach, Arkema is adapting to a world of ongoing regulatory changes, seeking for competitive, environmental-friendly solutions, and eager to bring effective support and dedication to its customers.
Fundamental to this commitment is Arkema’s wellestablished strategy to bring next-generation, low GWP technology to its global markets. The development of the Forane 1233zd blowing agent, in addition to Arkema’s recent announcement of planned production for the next-generation refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, are the latest milestones in this strategy.
Forane 1233zd blowing agent is a liquid, non-ozone depleting, non-flammable, high performance blowing
agent with a global warming potential of 7. Its target markets include polyurethane foams used in the manufacture of household refrigerators and freezers, commercial refrigeration, spray foam, and polyurethane panels for commercial and residential building and construction applications.
As MRC wrote previously, this summer, Arkema announced a comprehensive range of PEKK (Poly Ether Ketone Ketone) ultra high performance polymers comprised of three families of products whose properties meet the requirements of aerospace, oil exploration and electronics applications. These new materials significantly expand Arkema’s high performance materials offerings to high added value markets.
Arkema is a leading European supplier of chlorochemicals and PVC. Kynar and Kynar Flex are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc. As MRC reported previously, Moody's Investors Service had upgraded Arkema S.A.'s senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3. The outlook on the rating was changed to stable from positive.
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