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Arkema
than R-410A and a lower mass ﬂow rate, which
typically equates to lower charge amounts and
relatively smaller heat exchangers.

chemicals since 1850, when the Pennsylvania Salt
Manufacturing Company was organized by ﬁve
Quakers in Philadelphia to produce lye.

Forane® 1233zd blowing agent is ideally suited as
a foam blowing agent for closed-cell polyurethane
foam. The very low vapor thermal conductivity of
the blowing agent allows for improved insulation
values, while the low GWP value of one and VOC
exempt status provide for a very low environmental
impact. It is nonﬂammable and can be easily
incorporated into B-side blends, even using
existing polyurethane equipment and raw
materials, while imparting low vapor pressure.

Since then, to navigate the expanding corporate
landscape and adapt to the changing demands of
business evolution, the company joined forces with
others through numerous mergers, acquisitions
and spin-oﬀs, resulting in the Arkema Group that
operates globally today and has collaborated with
ASHRAE in signiﬁcant ways throughout the years.

A Rich History
Arkema and ASHRAE have a rich history, both
independently and in a collaborative partnership.
Arkema Inc. was oﬃcially launched in 2004, but
has been producing industrial and specialty

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One of Arkema's notable contributors to ASHRAE
is Thomas E. Werkema, a former Director of
Government Aﬀairs and senior consultant. He
served as Vice President at ASHRAE from 2012
to 2014. Werkema was a member of ASHRAE's
Board of Directors, the Executive Committee,
Finance and Planning Committees as well as
member and then vice chair of its Technology
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