Arkema Announces Supply Plan for Fluoride Specialty Solutions 1233zd

Arkema announced an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Shandong Aofan New Materials Co.
, Ltd.
to manufacture 1233zd in China
.
At the same time, Arkema will accelerate the construction of the same product at its production site in Calvert City, USA
.
Both projects will support sustainable solutions in the field of high-efficiency insulation materials and new applications, such as electric vehicle batteries, to meet the growing demands of the market
.

In a variety of existing and new foam applications, 1233zd optimizes performance and provides cost advantages
.
In thermal insulation applications, this sustainable solution can provide up to 20% higher insulation efficiency than existing solutions, thereby reducing energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings
.

As part of Arkema's ongoing development of sustainable solutions, the 1233zd opens up new areas of application for thermal management of electric vehicle batteries
.

Australian sails will have an initial annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes and is expected to start production in mid-2022
.
The new project in Calvert City is under planning and will be put into operation by the end of 2023, with an estimated annual production capacity of 15,000 tons and a project investment of about US$60 million
.

1233zd is a new generation of specialty fluorochemical products with zero or minimal impact on the environment, in line with Arkema's sustainability strategy to address opportunities related to global megatrends
.