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PFAS-Free Foam Solutions: Sustainable Chemistry Without Compromise

In a world rapidly moving away from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), FSI is proud to lead with solutions that are not only compliant but ahead of the curve. Our…

katelynJuly 28, 2025

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Future-Ready Refrigeration Starts with PFAS-Free Innovation

Ecomate® is PFAS-free, proven, and production ready. Innovation in the commercial refrigeration industry is increasingly defined by environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. As global awareness around PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl…

katelynJuly 17, 2025

Ecomate blowing agent has been trusted & proven since 2002

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The History of Ecomate: A Commitment to Sustainability

At FSI, our journey towards sustainability began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a better product that’s better for the environment. This vision was more than just a…

katelynMarch 5, 2025

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Egyptian firm vets Ecomate® as part of HPMP: Case study

As part of Egypt's HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP), two firms visited an Italian manufacturer to study the viability of transitioning to foam blown with methyl formate (Ecomate®). Read their…

August 31, 2020

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Kigali Amendment Effective as of January 1, 2019

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol has been ratified by 71 countries. Here’s what it could mean for your business.

April 30, 2019

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EPA SNAP Compliance resources, clarifications, and how it all affects you

BACKGROUND INFORMATION U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) established the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program in order to identify and evaluate substitutes for ozone-depleting substances.…

January 11, 2019

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SNAP 20 SNAP 21 SB 1013 Regulatory Update

Attention Manufacturers: The U.S. is projected to emit 31% of all hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) gases by 2030, the highest of any other country. Help protect our environment by phasing out HFCs…

September 22, 2018

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Phase out of R141b is major step in South Africa’s HPMP

Where are we with banning the importation of the HCFC blowing agent R141b in terms of South Africa’s phase-down schedule for ozone depleting substances? As a signatory of the Montreal…

January 27, 2018

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Next-Generation Appliance Foams: The Challenges Ahead

Hot Water Heating Boiler. One of our Chemists, Raul Dacomba, wrote a white paper for Appliance Design. Change is a certainty in this world, and the appliance industry is no…

January 11, 2018

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Case Study: Methyl methanoate foam

Challenges for SMEs with Flammable Foam-Blowing Agents Large sophisticated companies can use a wide range of highly flammable foam-blowing agents, but the costs of appropriate safety measures are too much…

January 23, 2017

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