According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy, energy consumption for indoor temperature control in the United States accounts for 48% of household energy consumption. For larger commercial buildings, this value may higher. Now the spray foam industry is transitioning to next-generation products to help homeowners become more energy efficient and reduce energy bills. Next-generation products can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 99.9% compared to currently used products.
Blowing agent is a key component in the foam production process. It can expand the foam to exhibit excellent thermal insulation properties, thereby improving energy utilization. Unlike other insulation materials, closed-cell spray foam uniquely combines excellent thermal insulation properties with air tightness. Good air tightness provides better thermal insulation performance. Spray foam will provide double the insulation value and superior energy efficiency compared to glass wool.
Honeywell’s blowing agent product SolsticeLBA has an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP=1), which is 99.9% lower than traditional HFCs. Similar to carbon dioxide. At the same time, SolsticeLBA also has some other advantages, such as it has a higher yield strength, is not easy to block in the nozzle, the foam itself has better consistency, and it also has better bonding properties. In order to adapt to the continued growth of global demand, Honeywell’s global production plant in Louisiana, USA, was launched in May 2014.
Paul Valle, president of spray foam manufacturer Demilec, said: “SolsticeLBA is a very important part of Demilec’s future. It serves thousands of customers in the United States and Canada, and customers Volumes continue to grow. We have made a commitment that we will transition all of our closed-cell foam to using this blowing agent and production technology within 18 months. It is foreseeable that we will be better used by architects, Builders and homeowners accept it. They realize that spray foam can improve the insulation performance of buildings. I think SolsticeLBA will become a key node in meeting people’s requirements for more comfortable living spaces and higher energy efficiency.”
HeatlokHFO is the registered trademark of Demilec’s new product. It is a milestone for Demilec, marking the company’s shift from HFC blowing agents with higher GWP values to more Environmentally friendly foaming agents such as SolsticeLBA. This change occurred on the eve of the elimination of HFC blowing agents, and also ensured that Demilec could maintain good growth and competitiveness amid the changes.
Laura Reinhard, Global Spray Foam Marketing Manager for Honeywell, said: “Due to its pivotal position in the insulation industry in the United States and Canada, Demilec is recognized for its innovation in spray foam and its commitment to environmental protection. and have been greatly respected for their commitment. Starting with Heatlok HFO, we look forward to working with Demliec to drive the transition to the next generation of closed-cell foams through the use of SolsticeLBA.”
SolsticeLBA is a non-combustible material according to standard ASTME-681. And according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it is a non-volatile organic compound. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SNAP lists SolsticeLBA as a replacement material for HFC blowing agents.
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