Solstice Advanced Materials Reaches Key Development Milestone for Next-Generation Foam Blowing Agent
PR Newswire•09/11/2026•16:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Early 2027 customer sampling planned for next-generation foam blowing agent candidate
- ➤Candidate targets thermal performance, nonflammability, low global warming potential, and approximately zero ozone depletion
- ➤Solstice says candidate would not be classified as PFAS based on internal evaluation
- ➤Candidate would not form atmospheric trifluoroacetic acid, according to Solstice's internal evaluation
- ➤Solstice maintains existing foam blowing-agent portfolio during development
Expert Statements
David Sewell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solstice
“This milestone demonstrates the strength of Solstice's innovation pipeline and the progress we are making through increased investment in R&D”
David Sewell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solstice
“With more than 300 scientists and engineers and a robust intellectual property portfolio of more than 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice is advancing next-generation technologies that help customers address emerging challenges while delivering the consistency and reliability they depend on.”
Jeff Dormo, Senior Vice President, Refrigerants and Applied Solutions, Solstice
“This next-generation foam blowing agent candidate builds on Solstice's longstanding history of developing advanced technologies for the foam industry”
Jeff Dormo, Senior Vice President, Refrigerants and Applied Solutions, Solstice
“Customers have been very interested in foam blowing agent solutions that would not be classified as PFAS while retaining other important characteristics, and this developmental candidate reflects our commitment to innovation in support of our customers' needs.”
Solstice Advanced Materials Reaches Key Development Milestone for Next-Generation Foam Blowing Agent PR Newswire
Solstice plans to begin sampling with selected global customers in early 2027, demonstrating the strength of its innovation pipeline and increased R&D investment
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