Melamine-free caprinoguanamine new on the market for innovative building materials
Efficient thermal insulation of buildings is of crucial importance for energy consumption, living comfort and environmental performance. Expandable polystyrene (EPS) is a widely used material that is frequently used in house construction for thermal insulation of floors, walls and roofs. With caprinoguanamine (CAS RN: 5921-65-3) from Alzchem, we have been supplying an important raw material for this segment for decades.
The regulatory requirements are constantly being tightened and the request for a melamine-free caprinoguanamine came from the market, we implemented this product improvement in a short time. After various tests / sampling and meetings with well-known European customers, we have now received the first order. This means that we can start production planning for this campaign; Alzchem thus proves once again the advantages of the fast and focused action of a medium-sized company.
Facts about EPS:
EPS is a lightweight and foam-like plastic material produced by expanding polystyrene beads under heat and pressure. The main application is in the field of floor, wall and roof.
It is characterized by the following properties:
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Good thermal insulation ensures an effective barrier against heat loss to the outside; at the same time it is light (porous structure) which facilitates handling and installation.
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Despite its lightness, EPS has a remarkable compressive strength. This property is important for bearing the loads of floor and roof structures.
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Due to its closed cell structures, EPS is largely insensitive to moisture absorption. This reduces the risk of mold growth and weather damage.
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EPS is chemically inert and resists many solvents and chemicals.
Important for our customers and their end users is its environmental friendliness: EPS can be recycled and reused. In addition, its production produces comparatively low emissions and requires fewer resources compared to some other insulation materials.
Overall, EPS is a proven choice for thermal insulation in home construction. Its excellent thermal properties, environmental friendliness and versatility make it a
a popular option for energy-efficient buildings.
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Josef Niedermaier
About Alzchem
Alzchem is a globally active specialty chemicals company that is one of the market leaders in most of its fields of activity. Alzchem benefits from the three very different global developments climate change, population growth and longer life expectancy in a unique way. Alzchem products can offer attractive solutions for achieving the resulting social goals in a multitude of different applications.
The company sees interesting growth prospects for itself in the areas of human and animal nutrition and agriculture in particular. As a result of population growth, it is necessary to achieve efficient food production. Pharmaceutical raw materials and creatine products can contribute to a healthy old age as life expectancy increases. Alzchem is facing up to the goal of sustainability arising from climate change in the field of renewable energies and across the entire company. The fields of fine chemicals and metallurgy offer just as great a perspective.
Alzchem Group AG’s broad product range includes dietary supplements, precursors for corona tests and pharmaceutical raw materials. These products are the company's response to global trends and developments. Alzchem is ideally positioned in this respect and considers itself well prepared for an environmental future and global developments.
The company employs around 1,680 people at four production sites in Germany and a plant in Sweden, as well as three sales companies in the USA, China and England. Alzchem generated Group sales of around EUR 542.2 million and EBITDA of around EUR 61.4 million in 2022.