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Trexel's MuCell Polymer Foam Process Added to EPA Database of Approved TechnologiesMarch 2, 1998 - Woburn, MA - Trexel, Inc., announced today that its patented, environmentally-friendly MuCell® microcellular polymer foaming process has been added to the EPA's database of approved alternative technologies. Trexel's MuCell process uses 100% CO2, which is not ozone depleting and has been deemed a viable alternative to hazardous HCFCs and other volatile blowing agents required in conventional polymer foaming processes. According to Daniel Szczurko, Vice President of Business Development, "MuCell products, which are made without environmentally harmful blowing agents, offer improved consistency and homogeneity of cell structures while exhibiting increased toughness and strength over equivalent density conventional foams." Szczurko continues, "The MuCell process will provide significant benefits to the producers of disposable polystyrene packaging items such as dinnerware, meat trays, and hinged containers. MuCell is easily retrofitted to existing extrusion equipment, providing a low cost process and improved mechanical properties." Since the late 1980s, the EPA has been establishing guidelines for reducing the production and consumption of specific ozone-depleting substances. A program called the Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) was developed to evaluate alternatives to ozone-depleting chemicals and processes. The database is a result of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and provides a list of environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional HCFC foaming processes. It is used as a resource for companies who wish to achieve environmental and regulatory compliance. About Trexel Trexel licenses MuCell® microcellular foam process technology to end-users. The Company provides process development methodologies, experienced staff, know-how and a commercial scale laboratory. Commercialization efforts are focused on extrusion and injection molding applications of polystyrenes, polyolefins, PET and PVC, with excellent results in a broad range of densities and sections as thin as 0.005 in (0.12 mm). Trexel processes are backed by extensive intellectual property, with patents pending and issued in Asia, Europe and North America. For additional information, contact Matt Pallaver, Trexel Executive Vice President, at 781-932-0202 ext. 221, fax 781-932-3324 (email: matt@trexel.com), or visit the company Web site at www.trexel.com Return to Top | Return to Press Releases 98-99 |
