Huntsman, the world’s leading specialty chemicals company, has a long history in the field of composite materials. Since the 1980s, Huntsman has been innovating and pioneering in the field of composite materials, and now it has “emerged” in many fields of industrial life such as door and window profiles, sports equipment, automotive structural parts, power poles and towers, and wind power generation. .
Recently, Huntsman made a wonderful appearance at the 25th China International Composites Industry Technology Exhibition, focusing on the four major technologies in the field of polyurethane composite materials, as well as energy-saving and efficient polyurethane composite full-break bridge system doors and windows.
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“A major feature of composite materials is that there are too many market segments, so we need to find some fields that have competitive advantages and have greater social and economic benefits in end applications. From a medium and long-term perspective, we are very optimistic about doors and windows.” Hens Su Bingli, commercial director of China Polyurethane Division, introduced.
First of all, the door and window market is large. In peacetime, the two major industries of automobiles and construction develop best, and there are many corresponding extension industries. In construction-related fields, building insulation basically does not belong to the category of composite materials, and the field of doors and windows can make polyurethane composite materials show their talents.
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Second, compared with traditional aluminum doors and windows and PVG doors and windows, polyurethane composite doors and windows can not only keep out wind and rain, but also have thermal insulation effect. In addition, the composite material has strong weather resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and can also resist salt spray in the environment near the sea. From the user’s point of view, good performance brings practical benefits to users. The comparative advantages of composite doors and windows are also highlighted.
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Finally, it is worth mentioning the fire performance of doors and windows. According to the current trend of administrative supervision and the information obtained from public channels, the relevant regulations to be issued in the future are very likely to require that residential buildings with a height greater than 54 meters (a high-rise building) have an escape room for each household, and the doors and windows of which are fire-resistant. The limit is up to 1 hour. The door and window system launched by Huntsman at this exhibition is combined with fire-resistant glass and hardware accessories, and the entire window can be fire-resistant for up to 1 hour. In the unfortunate event of a fire, good fire resistance can buy precious time for escape and rescue, and ensure the safety of human life and property.
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“In general, the field of doors and windows is a good entry point for polyurethane composite materials – the composite of materials, processes, and end applications are all worth exploring, and they all contain business opportunities and social benefits.” Su Bingli concluded.
Focusing on sustainable development issues has always been an inexhaustible driving force for Huntsman’s innovation. The composite material based on two-component polyurethane resin exhibited at this exhibition has both excellent and stable mechanical and thermal properties. In addition, its VOC emission is almost zero. This effectively reduces VOC emissions in the production process, greatly improves the air quality in the production process, and also reduces the risk of VOC exposure at the end of use.
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In addition, the doors and windows of the polyurethane composite full broken bridge system use lightweight and high-strength polyurethane composite materials, and use resource and energy-friendly materials. According to estimates, if all the doors and windows of existing buildings and new buildings that need to be renovated in China are replaced with polyurethane energy-saving door and window systems of European standards, 420 million tons of standard coal can be saved every year, which is equivalent to 20% of China’s total annual coal. Vigorously promote energy conservation and emission reduction, practice Huntsman’s four sustainable innovation concepts, and promote future low-carbon and environmentally friendly life.
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Su Bingli, Commercial Director of Huntsman Polyurethane Division in China, said, “Compared with traditional materials, innovative polyurethane composite materials and their own production process have more advantages in terms of sustainability. Huntsman hopes that through innovative products and Technology not only brings value to local customers, but also provides Chinese consumers with a greener and healthier living environment.”
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