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HFO1233zd wins innovation award

CPI-logoUSA: Honeywell’s Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA), the HFO 1233zd(E), has won a top chemical award.

The low GWP gas, which is also being used as a refrigerant in chillers and as a constituent in other low GWP refrigerant blends, is sold by Honeywell as the foam blowing agent Solstice LBA.

As a critical material used in energy-efficient polyurethane foam insulation, Solstice LBA was named the winner of the 2015 Polyurethane Innovation Award by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI).

Solstice LBA was voted top innovation from among three finalists by judges and attendees of the CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida. The award highlights the role that innovation plays in the polyurethane industry and recognises companies and individuals whose vision and perseverance bring new products, technologies and initiatives to the marketplace.

Related stories:

Fridge maker Hisense opts for 1233zd(E) – April 7, 2015
CHINA: Hisense is the latest Chinese fridge manufacturer to adopt the new low GWP insulation blowing agent 1233zd(E). Read more…

Afinox picks 1233zd(E) after successful tests – June 17, 2015
ITALY: Leading Italian refrigerated catering equipment manufacturer Afinox is the latest company to adopt the low GWP blowing agent Solstice LBA. Read more…

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