Bio-Foam for Instrument Panels

The use of bio-based castor beans for the polyurethane foam in this application provides a partially sustainable alternative to conventional urethanes with 100% petroleum inputs. By reducing petroleum-based content, the carbon footprint of vehicles are reduced, thanks to the CO2 sequestering plants do during their growth cycle.  The bio-foam also provides softness for this foam-in-place application, which required no tooling changes yet saved approximately 15% and was cost neutral.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2012 Ford Focus compact car System Supplier Automotive Component Holdings LLC Material Processor Automotive Component Holdings LLC

Material Supplier BASF Corp. Resins Elastofoam Balance 27730 & 27731 Foamed PUR Tooling/Equipment Supplier NA

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