Fluorochemicals
The Forane® refrigerant fluids are used in a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration applications such as:
- Automotive air conditioning
- Commercial and residential air conditioning
- Industrial and commercial refrigeration
- Food processing
- Transport refrigeration
- Appliances
Forane® foams, solvents and aerosols are used in a wide range of applications:
- Blowing agents for the production of foam, insulation boards, and sandwich panels
- Solvents for precision cleaning
- Propellants for aerosols
Arkema is the world's largest supplier of fluorinated blowing agents for the rigid foam market. Foranext® fluorochemicals and fluorospecialties development provide fluorine where it counts:
- Agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals
- Catalysts
- Fine chemistry
- Electronics
- Battery electrolytes.
The very comprehensive range of Forane® fluorochemicals includes:
- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
- Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
- Hydrochlorocarbons (HCCs)
- Inorganic specialties (BF3)
- Lithium battery electrolyte salts and additives (LiFSI, LiTDI).