Blowing agent on way for PU foam.Honeywell is developing a new low-global-warming-potential blowing agent for energy-efficient polyurethane foam Noun 1. polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics polyfoam polyurethan, polyurethane - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or insulation. The announcement was made at the Utech Europe conference and expo held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, where polyurethane industry leaders gather every three years to discuss issues and opportunities facing the industry. "This product is another example of how our expanding low-global-warming product portfolio is both meeting our customers' needs and providing superior environmental performance," said Rene Mueller, managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the for Honeywell Fluorine fluorine (fl  `ərēn, –rĭn), gaseous chemical element; symbol F; at. no. 9; at. wt. 18.998403; m.p. −219.6°C;; b.p. −188.14°C;; density 1. Products. "Honeywell is committed to building on
its strong history of innovation to meet new challenges." The new
blowing agent being developed is a non-flammable liquid that will assist
customers in reducing the overall environmental impact of foam.
Honeywell expects the blowing agent will offer performance benefits
comparable to those of other fluorocarbons, but with a low
global-warming-potential that is less than 15. In addition, the blowing
agent will have an atmospheric lifetime of just a few days. These
properties are expected to result in lower greenhouse gas greenhouse gasn. Any of the atmospheric gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. greenhouse gas emissions impact on the environment while also providing the foam's high insulation performance, dimensional stability dimensional stability, n See stability, dimensional. and compressive strength. An alternative to hydrocarbons The non-flammable liquid blowing agent will provide customers with an alternative to hydrocarbons and traditional hydrofluorocarbons hydrofluorocarbons: see under chlorofluorocarbons. (HFCs). Honeywell expects the product will be available in limited sample quantities for customers later this year. Polyurethane foam is primarily used as a cost-effective and highly energy-efficient insulation for appliances and homes, as well as for commercial roofing systems. Blowing agents allow foam to expand and provide many of the foam's key performance characteristics, including its high R-value, which is the measure of insulating capability. Fluorinated fluorinated material to which a fluoride has been added, e.g. water for human consumption treated as a prophylaxis against tooth decay. blowing agents provide the highest degree of thermal insulation for polyurethane foams. Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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