Opteon™ 1100
Foam Blowing AgentA Unique, Sustainable Foam Blowing Agent for Polyurethane Foam

Formacel™ 1100 from DuPont is now Opteon™ 1100

Comparison of R-Values Over 6 Months for Genericfrom Chemours, a new, 4th generation foam blowing

SPF Foams (Equal Mole Loadings)

agent offering both improved insulation performance and• The only foam blowing agent
providing excellent environmental
properties (ODP=0, GWP=2) while
maintaining the most desirable
characteristics of HCFC-141b

7
R Value (Btu in/ft2 hr °F)

an excellent environmental profile.

6.5
65.55– Boiling point >25 °C (77 °F)

Opteon™ 1100
HCFO-1233zd
HFC-245fa

0123Months Aged456– Low vapor thermal conductivity– Non-VOC• The unique molecular structure of Opteon™ 1100
imparts superior chemical stability– Superior B-side shelf life stability compared to HCFOs

Foam Rate of Rise Data for B-Sides Aged at 50 °C(122 °F)

Height (mm)– Nonflammable– Compatible with amine catalysts – no stabilizers required– Improved R-value performance is attainable when

300
25020015010050
00.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00
Time (s)compared to HFC-245fa, HFC-365mfc, pentanes
and HCFOs• A sustainable foam blowing agent for polyurethanes in awide range of applications, including apparel, appliance,

HFC-245fa - Initial
Opteon™ 1100 - InitialHFC-245fa - 6 week
Opteon™ 1100 - 6 week

An Effective and Safe Alternative
Comparison of Opteon™ 1100 Exposure Limits With Other
Commercial Foam Blowing Agents

automotive, construction, electronics, furnishings,marine, medical, and packaging.

BlowingAgentOpteon™
1100a

HCFC141ba

HFC245faa

HFC365mfca

MethylFormatebExposureLimit(ppm)

500

500

300

1000

100

Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL)aPermissible Exposure Level (PEL)bOpteon™ 1100

Foam Blowing Agent

Proven PerformanceCommercial Roof

Opteon™ 1100 has been successfully applied in residential
wall, commercial cold storage, and commercial roofing
applications, resulting in easy to apply, high R value installations.
Residential Wall Insulation

Commercialization
Opteon™ 1100 is SNAP-approved for high pressure,
two-component SPF applications. Semi-commercial
quantities are available for scale-up and demonstration
projects. A world class production facility is currently underconstruction with completion and product availability
expected starting in second half 2017.

For more information on the Opteon™ family of refrigerants, or other refrigerants products, visit opteon.com or call (800) 235-7882.

The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own
risk. Because conditions of use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothingherein is to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe, any patents or patent applications.
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