Ecomate® Blowing Agent Provides Unmatched Performance with Strict Industry Compliance
Ecomate® is a proven, environmentally responsible alternative to harmful blowing agents, meeting the most stringent regulations without compromising performance.
With a wide range of applications, Ecomate® enhances energy-efficient insulation for consumer products and lightweight integral skin foam for automotive components. Unlike HCFOs and HFOs, it has no known condensation point, improving thermal conductivity, dimensional stability, and product longevity.
Backed by real-world success, Ecomate® technology delivers superior sustainability and performance for polyurethane foam systems.
Ecomate®: Proven, Sustainable Blowing Agent Technology
Due to environmental worries about global warming, foam blowing agents have evolved over time.
FSI has been a pioneer in environmental stewardship, developing the patented Ecomate® blowing agent technology to replace harmful CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs.
As environmental regulations have evolved, so have foam blowing agents. FSI developed patented Ecomate® technology to replace harmful CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, offering a highly effective, sustainable solution.
Manufacturers trust Ecomate®-blown foams for industry-leading processing and performance while meeting strict environmental standards. Our zero-GWP, non-VOC technology complies with all applicable regulations, making it the most recognized and trusted sustainable blowing agent on the market.
From commercial refrigeration insulation to marine flotation and beyond, Ecomate® continues to set the standard for environmentally responsible foam solutions.
Benefits Include:
- HFC, HCFC & CFC-Free
- Proven in Rigid & Flexible Foams
- No New Permits Required
- Zero GWP & Non-VOC
- Meets Strict Environmental Regulations
- Seamless System Conversion
- Reliable, High-Performance Solution
Advantages of Ecomate®
Negligible Environmental Impact
- Zero-GWP
- Non-VOC status
- Montreal, Kyoto and EPA SNAP compliant
FSI developed Ecomate® to stay ahead of ever-tightening environmental regulations on blowing agents. Because it is not a persistent bioaccumulative toxin (PBT), is readily biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic live, Ecomate® has negligible impact on the environment.
Additionally, Ecomate® complies with the requirements of Montreal and Kyoto Protocols, the Paris Agreement, the Kigali Amendment and all U.S. federal and state SNAP regulations.
See how Ecomate® compares to other polyurethane blowing agents for environmental impact by downloading this comparison chart.
High Performance for Quality Products
- Rigid foams with R-values up to 8.0 down to -121⁰F
- Integral skin foams with low core density and tough skins
- Flexible foams with high comfort factors
Seamless Changeover with No Disruptions
- 95% of our customers converted to Ecomate® within two years of its introduction
- Little to no major equipment or process changes required to transition blowing agents
- Wide processing latitudes allow a single foam system to be used on multiple production lines
Adopting Ecomate®-blown polyurethane systems requires little to no major equipment changes, no production processes adjustments and no costly up-front fees.
In less than two years from the commercial launch, 95% of our customers made a seamless transition to Ecomate®.
Additionally, the robust processing characteristics allow manufacturers to specify Ecomate®-blown foam systems for a wider variety of polyurethane products. The result is an overall reduction in costly downtime.
Facility Safety Guaranteed by Industry Standards
Ecomate-blown systems are safe, reliable and easy to use, no matter the application. Ecomate is not on REACH RoHS Restricted Substances or Substances of Very High Concern lists and meets WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations) standards. Additionally, Ecomate® is listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Ecomate is versatile, exhibiting high performance in a variety of FSI systems that meet fire resistance ratings, building codes and other industry standards, as verified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), Intertek, QAI and other certification organizations.
A Proven System — Two Decades Ahead of the Competition
- Introduced in 2002 as the first patented fourth-generation blowing agent approved for commercial use
- Proven effective across a wide range of commercial refrigeration, construction, automotive, furniture and other consumer applications
Our Ecomate® Products
Our premium rigid polyurethane foam solutions, such as Ecofoam rigid foam, Ecoflex integral skin, and Ecospray spray foam, all feature Ecomate technology. Without requiring major equipment or process changes, these solutions will seamlessly integrate into your foaming operation.
Eco-friendly Pour-in-Place foam
Pour-in-Place Foam
Pour-in-place polyurethane foam systems provide superior thermal performance, robust processing characteristics and excellent finished properties.
Eco-friendly Spray Foam
Spray Foam
Polyurethane spray foam (SPF) insulation products and application equipment for every construction and industrial application.
Eco-friendly Flexible Foam
Flexible Molded Foam
Our custom foam formulations can give your flexible molded products the exact density, consistency and durability your customers demand.
