Arkema expands fluorospecialties business with its US site
Arkema successfully started up its 15 kt Fornae 1233zd production unit in Calvert City, Kentucky, US, strengthening its fluorospecialties business to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable solutions in building insulation and thermal management.
Arkema successfully started up its 15 kt Fornae 1233zd production unit in Calvert City, Kentucky, US.
The new production unit is an investment of around US$60 million which upgrades its previous HFC production line into a state-of-the-art HFO 1233zd unit.
Forane FBA 1233zd blowing agent is designed to tackle key challenges faced by polyurethane foam manufacturers, including thermal performance, environmental impact, and safety. The versatile and sustainable solution is ideal for industries such as efficient buildings, roofing, and appliance manufacturing.
As a non-ozone depleting foam-blowing agent with a 99% reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to the legacy HFC solution, Forane FBA 1233zd is SNAP-approved for most polyurethane foam applications.
In addition, Forane HTS 1233zd cooling properties enable efficient and sustainable thermal management, notably in high temperature heat-pumps and data centers cooling.
As one of the world’s largest producers of 1233zd, Arkema is well-positioned to serve both domestic and international markets with best-in-class technology and service.
