Flexible foam derived from soybean oil. Polyols are the key ingredient in making foams flexible and versatile. BiOH® polyols are soy-based ingredients for flexible foam in furniture, mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Traditional foams are derived from petroleum-based products. These polyols also have superior performance. The process occurs in mild temperatures and atmospheric pressure and is energy efficient and cost-effective. Using BiOH® technology, customers are able to create foam products with renewable content ranging from 5 to 20%. Every 1 million pounds of BiOH® polyols saves over 2,050 barrels (700,000 pounds) of crude oil and reduces energy usage by 23% and carbon emissions by 36%.
EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 2007 Designing Greener Chemicals Award
