Improved Insulation with Pentane

Insulation plays a crucial role in our pursuit of greater efficiency and sustainability. Consumers increasingly prefer appliances with higher energy efficiencies, while enhanced building insulation is key to conserving thermal energy. Pentanes are commonly used as blowing agents to create insulating foam that is durable, sustainable, and high-performing.

Polyurethane (PU) and polystyrene (PS) are the two primary types of foam polymers used for insulation, both of which require foaming to be effective. Although polyurethane foam is more expensive than polystyrene, it offers superior insulating properties. This means that polyurethane foam can be made thinner than polystyrene while still delivering the same level of performance. The result is an optimized insulating material that excels in energy efficiency and sustainability.