On June 23, 2021, BASF and Shanghai Harvest Insulation Engineering Co., Ltd. signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to jointly develop BASF's Elastopor rigid polyurethane foam system.®Cryo is used for deep-freeze prefabricated insulated pipes. According to this agreement, BASF will conduct product development and testing in its laboratory and technical service, while Haweist will be responsible for the design and production of the prefabricated pipes.
According to this agreement, BASF will conduct product development and testing in its laboratory and technical service facilities, while Haweist will be responsible for the design and production of prefabricated pipes.
"At our factory, we can prefabricate pipes, which increases production efficiency, reduces operating costs, and saves more money for customers and end-users," said Mr. Chen Zhenfeng, Chairman of Haiwest. "In addition, BASF's Elastopor Cryo solution will provide better fire protection for pipe insulation, with an oxygen index of ≤30%, while also offering higher strength."In addition to deep-freeze pre-fabricated insulated pipes, Elastopor Cryo can also be used as the core insulation material for low-temperature safety shells, providing durable and maintenance-free insulation performance for the transportation of liquefied gases at extremely low temperatures (-60°C to -163°C).
"BASF's Asia Pacific Specialties Business Unit, led by Rohit Ghosh, stated: "Havest and BASF have been strategic partners since 2019, dedicated to developing innovative polyurethane (PU) solutions for China's rapidly growing cryogenic and shipbuilding industries. The joint development agreement signed today, along with our successful collaboration at the 2021 China LNG exhibition, reflects our ongoing success. We look forward to sharing more achievements in the future." To help customers across Asia improve the durability and lifespan of cryogenic and marine equipment, BASF has also developed Elastocoat Cryo protective coating solutions. This customized formulation, free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), offers excellent adhesion to various substrates (including concrete and metal), ensuring that the carrier and shore structures are protected from corrosion, abrasion, and harsh weather conditions.
ElastosprayCryo is a spray-applied foam insulation system that provides excellent thermal stability and insulation performance for low-temperature pipelines, tanks, or fuel tanks.