BASF Celebrates 40 Years of Basotect®

BASF has announced the 40th anniversary of Basotect®, the first melamine resin foam introduced in 1984 as a flame-retardant alternative for soundproofing and thermal insulation in construction. Basotect® is recognized for its versatility and high-performance properties, including its availability in eight grades for various applications.

The foam properties include; sound absorption, temperature resistance, and inherent flame retardancy. These features make it suitable for thermal insulation in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, as well as in building applications. Its lightweight and flexible nature also allows for integration into different design requirements, offering potential benefits for energy efficiency and overall building performance, highlight BASF.

“Backed by a portfolio which is unsurpassed in quality and breadth we are looking forward to continuing to shape the foam industry: as a trusted partner pushing sustainability and ensuring energy-efficiency, a low carbon footprint and well-being. For example, we now also offer a cold-flexible Basotect® grade for the durable insulation of cryogenic applications like pipes in LNG terminals.” said Tarek Abuzarour, head of the global Basotect® business at BASF.

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