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Forane® FBA 1233zd – Properties and performance in rigid polyurethane foams

Number: 1003

Author(s) : ABBAS L., COSTA J., CHEN B., CLARKSON L.

Summary

Fluorochemicals have been an integral component in polyurethane foams since the 1950s. The combination of boiling point and thermal conductivity, inherent in these materials, has improved the insulation properties of rigid polyurethane foams. This improvement has reduced the energy consumption of products using rigid foam as insulation, such as appliances, commercial buildings and homes. While there is still a need for reductions in energy consumption, fluorochemicals need to have less impact on climate change by having a low Global Warming Potential (GWP). To meet those challenges, Arkema introduced the low GWP blowing agent, HFO 1233zd. In this presentation, we will show improvements in foam properties that are obtained by using HFO 1233zd. Additionally, we will show what combination of HFO 1233zd and co-blowing agent would provide the necessary system economics and foam properties to be a competitive replacement for HCFC 141b, focusing mainly on the cost per insulation value.

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  • Original title: Forane® FBA 1233zd – Properties and performance in rigid polyurethane foams
  • Record ID : 30028774
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology, HFCs alternatives
  • Source: 2nd IIR Conference on HFO Refrigerants and Low GWP Blends
  • Publication date: 2021/06
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.HFO.2021.1003

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