Dow Announces Production of Insulation with Flame Retardant Technology
Dow Building Solutions (Dow), a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products division, today announced all STYROFOAM Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) foam plants in the United States are now producing STYROFOAM Brand XPS Insulation with BLUEDGE Polymeric Flame Retardant Technology, a leading edge sustainable flame retardant alternative. As a result, Dow’s conversion of STYROFOAM Brand XPS foam plants to BLUEDGE across North America is now complete.
“Building science innovations are crucial to sustainability advancement, and we are excited to continue leading the transition to a more sustainable future as we take one more step toward a global conversion,” said Tim Lacey, general manager for Dow Building Solutions. “Our objective is straightforward -- offer more sustainable solutions that work in many environments to meet the growing demands of energy efficiency regulations and architectural design.”