Arkema: development plans for foam blowing agent 1233zd

(CercleFinance.com) - Arkema has announced that it has reached an agreement with Aofan to manufacture 1233zd in China, and has accelerated and detailed its plans for additional capacity for this product at its Calvert City facility in the US.


Incorporated into foam insulation, this sustainable solution offers up to 20% more thermal insulation than existing solutions, reducing energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings, the chemist says.

Aofan's initial capacity of 5 kt/year is expected to be commissioned in mid-2022. The planned investment in Calvert City will add 15 kt/year capacity at an estimated cost of 60 million dollars and is expected to start in late 2023.


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