In a strategic alliance aimed at driving sustainable change in the construction industry, Polish construction chemicals supplier Selena and high-performance polymers manufacturer Covestro have combined their expertise to produce a range of more Sustainable polyurethane foam to enhance the building’s thermal insulation properties. This partnership reflects their shared commitment to
for 55’s EU Green Deal principles and the overall goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the construction industry by 2050, using a co-innovation approach to lead change in the construction industry.
Selena, a leader in construction chemicals since its founding in 1992, is spearheading the launch of Tytan Professional® Ultra primarily for door and window installations
Fast 70 one-component polyurethane foam. The product has a yield of up to 77 liters per can and a very short cutting time of only 20 minutes. Its efficiency has been recognized by builders.
What makes this innovation even more remarkable is the incorporation of Covestro’s bio-based MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) into its production process.
The sustainability aspect lies in the allocation of plant-based raw materials to MDI through a mass balance approach, resulting in a 60% reduction in carbon footprint compared to fossil-based raw materials.
Same quality and properties as fossil-based products
This groundbreaking collaboration highlights that sustainability does not require compromising on quality. Although this new generation of foam contains bio-based ingredients, it has the same quality and performance as fossil-based foam due to the same molecular makeup.
This enables customers to seamlessly integrate them into existing operations without any loss in quality. The sustainability of these products is recognized globally by ISCC
Validation to the PLUS standard demonstrates the use of plant-based ingredients and their precise distribution during the manufacturing process.
The products retain their excellent quality while meeting today’s environmental requirements and complying with future trends. This action demonstrates the effectiveness of building collaboration through innovation.
SelenaAlso offers bio-based polyols
The Selena R&D team has a long history of exploring sustainable development to address the challenges associated with decarbonizing the construction industry in 2050. Selena also developed a proprietary 100% bio-based raw material, BIOSELENOLS® polyester polyols, for use in another of its products: Tytan
Professional® Low-Ex Green polyurethane foam.
Selena’s commitment to a sustainable future also includes using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as an ingredient in the foam’s formulation. The company’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Via Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU), Germany
Validation, using life cycle analysis to assess a building’s environmental impact and serves as a baseline for Selena’s environmental management.
Covestro focuses on circular economy and climate neutrality
Covestro is committed to a circular future with an unwavering focus on alternative raw materials, innovative recycling technologies, renewable energies and strategic partnerships, and plans to be climate neutral by 2035 (Scope 1 and 2). The company is methodically expanding its alternative product portfolio, providing its partners with valuable support in their climate protection endeavors.
Covestro strives to create a circular and sustainable world, which is also demonstrated through the concept of “CQ” (Circular Intelligence). Selena uses Desmodur®
The “CQ” label on the CQ Mass Balance MDI reinforces Covestro’s contribution to alternative raw materials and its key role in sustainable innovation. This innovative spirit reflects Covestro’s role as a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality polymer materials that make significant contributions to industries such as transportation, construction, and electronics.
