The Chemours Company Begins Production of Opteon? 1150 to Meet Escalating Demand for Low Global Warming Potential, High-Performance Solutions
November 11, 2021 at 03:00 am IST
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The Chemours Company announced a new facility dedicated to the expansion of its non-ozone depleting, low global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) platform ? Opteon? 1150, chemically referred to as HFO-1336mzzE. The new plant located in El Dorado, Arkansas will open before the January 1, 2022 initial 10% phase down of CO2 equivalents as outlined by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act in the United States. With the startup of the facility, Chemours is now accepting orders for Opteon? 1150 from customers globally. Opteon? 1150 joins Opteon? 1100 in the Chemours portfolio of non-flammable foam blowing agents made with HFO technology offering high performance in foam blowing applications?as well as zero ozone depletion potential (ODP), and low GWP. This most recent innovation by Chemours demonstrates its sustainability commitment to companies, industries, and communities by providing environmentally sustainable and energy efficient products to meet the changing regulatory landscape globally. When used as a gaseous blowing agent in spray foam, its low boiling point is an ideal blending component that allows the formulator to have more precise application control and superior aged R-values, higher yields, and a wider application window. With the unique physical properties of HFO-1336mzzE, Chemours expects that this material will contribute to solving some of the industry's most difficult challenges in stationary refrigeration and heat pump applications, propellants in aerosol and fire protection products, and as replacements in dielectric insulating and etchant gas applications. These applications require new and innovative solutions that are more sustainable to the environment.
The Chemours Company is a provider of performance chemicals, which is engaged in providing customized solutions with a range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets. Its segments include Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions and Advanced Performance Materials. Titanium Technologies segment is a provider of titanium dioxide pigment, a premium white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity and protection in various applications. The Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment is a provider of refrigerants, thermal management solutions, propellants, blowing agents, and specialty solvents. The Advanced Performance Materials segment is a provider of high-end polymers and advanced materials. Its flagship products include brands such as Ti-Pure, Opteon, Freon, Teflon, Viton, Nafion, and Krytox. It operates in approximately 28 production facilities located in eight countries and serves 2,700 customers across a range of end markets in 110 countries.