PR Newswire·Nov 9, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

Solstice Advanced Materials Reaches Key Development Milestone for Next-Generation Foam Blowing Agent

Solstice Advanced Materials plans to begin sampling a next-generation foam blowing agent with selected global customers in early 2027.
Internal evaluation indicates the developmental candidate would not be classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The agent is designed to offer nonflammability, low global warming potential, approximately zero ozone depletion potential, & improved thermal performance.
The candidate will not form trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the atmosphere or contribute to its environmental accumulation.
Solstice will evaluate formulation compatibility, processing behavior, & application-specific requirements across spray polyurethane foam, appliance insulation, insulated panels, boardstock, & other rigid foam applications.
The company maintains support for its existing foam blowing agent portfolio, which has demonstrated up to 25% increased insulation performance in polyisocyanurate boardstock & up to 56% in spray polyurethane foam systems compared to conventional technologies.
Existing Solstice technologies have shown potential to reduce refrigerator energy consumption by up to 10% compared with hydrocarbon-based blowing agents.
Solstice leverages a workforce of over 300 scientists & engineers with a robust intellectual property portfolio exceeding 5,700 patents & pending applications.