ICL Unveils Breakthrough in Flame Retardant Technology
ICL announced the launch of VeriQuel R100, a new reactive phosphorus flame retardant for rigid polyurethane insulation products, following a $2 million R&D investment. The product is designed for sheathing, in-wall, and PIR roofing applications, which represent over 70% of commercial roofs.
The patented technology chemically bonds with the polymer matrix, providing built-in flame retardancy and eliminating migration potential. Four leading U.S. commercial roofing companies have already adopted VeriQuel R100, with six more companies in the U.S. and Europe in development phases.
The product aligns with stricter environmental regulations and is compatible with existing manufacturing processes without additional formulating costs. The global rigid polyurethane foam market, valued at ~$21 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
ICL ha annunciato il lancio di VeriQuel R100, un nuovo ritardante di fiamma fosforico reattivo per prodotti di isolamento in poliuretano rigido, a seguito di un investimento in R&D di 2 milioni di dollari. Il prodotto è progettato per applicazioni di rivestimento, all'interno delle pareti e nei tetti in PIR, che rappresentano oltre il 70% dei tetti commerciali.
La tecnologia brevettata si lega chimicamente con la matrice polimerica, fornendo una protezione antincendio integrata ed eliminando il potenziale di migrazione. Quattro delle principali aziende di coperture commerciali degli Stati Uniti hanno già adottato VeriQuel R100, con altre sei aziende negli Stati Uniti e in Europa in fase di sviluppo.
Il prodotto è conforme a regolamenti ambientali più rigorosi ed è compatibile con i processi di produzione esistenti senza costi aggiuntivi per la formulazione. Il mercato globale della schiuma di poliuretano rigido, valutato circa 21 miliardi di dollari nel 2023, è previsto crescere con un CAGR del 5,8% dal 2024 al 2030.
ICL anunció el lanzamiento de VeriQuel R100, un nuevo retardante de llama a base de fósforo reactivo para productos de aislamiento de poliuretano rígido, tras una inversión de 2 millones de dólares en I+D. El producto está diseñado para aplicaciones de revestimiento, dentro de las paredes y en techos de PIR, que representan más del 70% de los techos comerciales.
La tecnología patentada se une químicamente a la matriz polimérica, proporcionando una resistencia al fuego integrada y eliminando el potencial de migración. Cuatro de las principales empresas estadounidenses de techado comercial ya han adoptado VeriQuel R100, con otras seis empresas en EE. UU. y Europa en fases de desarrollo.
El producto se alinea con regulaciones ambientales más estrictas y es compatible con los procesos de fabricación existentes sin costos adicionales de formulación. Se proyecta que el mercado global de espuma de poliuretano rígido, valorado en aproximadamente 21 mil millones de dólares en 2023, crecerá a una tasa compuesta anual del 5.8% desde 2024 hasta 2030.
ICL은 200만 달러 규모의 연구개발 투자에 이어 VeriQuel R100을 출시했다고 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 반응성 인산염 난연제는 경질 폴리우레탄 단열재 제품을 위한 것입니다. 이 제품은 외장재, 벽 내장재 및 PIR 지붕 적용을 위해 설계되었으며, 이는 상업용 지붕의 70% 이상을 차지합니다.
특허 기술은 폴리머 매트릭스와 화학적으로 결합하여 내장형 난연성을 제공하며, 이동 가능성을 없앱니다. 미국의 4개 주요 상업용 지붕 회사는 이미 VeriQuel R100을 채택했으며, 미국과 유럽의 6개 회사가 개발 단계에 있습니다.
이 제품은 더욱 엄격해진 환경 규정을 준수하며, 추가 조정 비용 없이 기존 제조 공정과 호환됩니다. 2023년 약 210억 달러로 평가된 글로벌 경질 폴리우레탄 폼 시장은 2024년부터 2030년까지 5.8%의 연평균 성장률을 기록할 것으로 예상됩니다.
ICL a annoncé le lancement de VeriQuel R100, un nouvel ignifuge phosphore réactif pour des produits d'isolation en polyuréthane rigide, suite à un investissement de 2 millions de dollars en R&D. Le produit est conçu pour des applications de revêtement, à l'intérieur des murs et dans les toits en PIR, représentant plus de 70 % des toits commerciaux.
La technologie brevetée se lie chimiquement à la matrice polymère, offrant une résistance au feu intégrée et éliminant le potentiel de migration. Quatre grandes entreprises de toiture commerciale américaines ont déjà adopté VeriQuel R100, tandis que six autres sociétés aux États-Unis et en Europe sont en phase de développement.
Le produit est conforme à des réglementations environnementales plus strictes et est compatible avec les processus de fabrication existants sans coûts supplémentaires de formulation. Le marché mondial de la mousse de polyuréthane rigide, évalué à environ 21 milliards de dollars en 2023, devrait croître à un taux de croissance annuel composé de 5,8 % entre 2024 et 2030.
ICL gab die Einführung von VeriQuel R100 bekannt, einem neuen reaktiven Phosphor-Flammschutzmittel für Produkte zur Isolierung aus rigidem Polyurethan, nach einer Investition von 2 Millionen Dollar in Forschung und Entwicklung. Das Produkt ist für die Anwendung in Außenverkleidungen, Wänden und PIR-Dachkonstruktionen konzipiert, die über 70 % der gewerblichen Dächer ausmachen.
Die patentierte Technologie bindet chemisch an die Polymermatrix, bietet einen integrierten Flammschutz und beseitigt das Migrationspotenzial. Vier führende US-Unternehmen im Bereich gewerblicher Dacheindeckungen haben bereits VeriQuel R100 übernommen, während weitere sechs Unternehmen in den USA und Europa in der Entwicklungsphase sind.
Das Produkt entspricht strengeren Umweltvorschriften und ist mit bestehenden Herstellungsverfahren kompatibel, ohne zusätzliche Formulierungskosten. Der globale Markt für rigides Polyurethan-Schaumstoff, der im Jahr 2023 auf etwa 21 Milliarden Dollar geschätzt wird, wird voraussichtlich von 2024 bis 2030 mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate von 5,8 % wachsen.
- Successful product adoption by 4 leading U.S. commercial roofing companies
- Additional 6 companies in U.S. and Europe in product development phase
- Product compatible with existing manufacturing processes, requiring no additional costs
- Targeting $21 billion market with 5.8% CAGR growth potential through 2030
- $2 million R&D investment required for product development
Insights
The launch of VeriQuel R100 represents a significant technological advancement in the flame retardant market. With a
Early market traction with four leading U.S. commercial roofing companies and six more in development pipeline indicates strong commercial potential. With the global rigid polyurethane foam market valued at
This product launch aligns perfectly with two major market trends: increasing focus on building energy efficiency and growing demand for sustainable materials. The commercial roofing segment represents a particularly lucrative opportunity, as PIR roofing dominates
The timing is strategic given the projected growth in rigid polyurethane foam market through 2030. As regulatory requirements become stricter globally, VeriQuel R100's environmental profile could drive preference among manufacturers looking to future-proof their product lines while maintaining competitive pricing.
VeriQuel R100 offers innovative and more sustainable solution for insulation products
VeriQuel R100 is a patented reactive product, which creates built-in flame retardancy, meaning it chemically bonds with the polymer matrix. This next generation technology not only ensures long-lasting performance and stability, it also eliminates the potential for the product to migrate. Additionally, it aligns with stricter global regulations on environmental safety.
Importantly for customers, VeriQuel R100 is fully compatible with current manufacturing processes, making it an easy transition for manufacturers looking to improve their product’s sustainability and compliance without additional formulating costs. To date, four of the leading
“VeriQuel R100 has been formulated to meet fire safety standards, but it is also valued for its sustainability properties,” said Yaniv Kabalek, president of ICL’s Industrial Products Division. “As the industry moves towards greener building materials, and demand for sustainable building solutions increases, VeriQuel R100 will be able to provide manufacturers with a high-performance, environmentally responsible solution without compromising on fire safety.”
According to Grand View Research, the global rigid polyurethane foam market size was estimated to be
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