Germany's BASF unveils Basotect Dark EcoBalanced for modern interiors

BASF is expanding its Basotect portfolio with Basotect Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. Designed for sound absorption applications in building and construction (B&C), Basotect Dark EcoBalanced enables customers to differentiate their sound absorption products by combining well-being and safety with design freedom and a reduced CO2 footprint. The dark melamine resin foam is part of the Basotect EcoBalanced product family featuring an increased use of renewable feedstock via biomass balance approach and a lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).

The new dark Basotect grade enhances the visual appeal of acoustic panels, wall and ceiling absorbers, suspended baffles, HVAC components, and air cleaners but also simplifies installation: the dark material is less susceptible to visible dirt and eliminates the need for additional coverage or dyeing, when using dark cover textiles. This saves time and money in project execution. The dark foam retains all the high-performance features of Basotect B EcoBalanced, including excellent sound absorption, low weight, high flexibility, outstanding flame resistance without additional flame retardants, constant physical properties over a wide temperature range, and good thermal insulation. Basotect Dark EcoBalanced is a drop-in solution for manufacturers: it requires no extra investment into new machinery or the re-qualification of individual applications.

“Developing a dark melamine resin foam of consistent, high quality is a significant technical achievement”, says Tarek Abuzarour, head of global business management Basotect at BASF. “For many years, customers have been waiting for such an innovation to become available on the market. Thanks to BASF’s unique foam expertise and decades of experience in high-performance melamine resin foam, we have succeeded in making Basotect Dark EcoBalanced a reality. This new material proves our commitment to innovation and to the evolving needs of customers, designers and architects alike.” With Basotect Dark EcoBalanced, designers can realize acoustic solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability - setting new benchmarks for modern interiors.

As part of the EcoBalanced product family, Basotect Dark EcoBalanced supports sustainable design with a significantly reduced PCF compared to standard Basotect grades. It is produced using 100% green electricity; its fossil raw materials are replaced with renewable feedstock from biowaste at the beginning of the value chain, attributed via a mass balance approach.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)