Huntsman Polyurethanes Receives BMW Supplier Innovation Award for Sustainability
Huntsman's polyurethanes division has received a supplier innovation award from BMW Group.
Huntsman recently announced that its polyurethanes division has received a supplier innovation award from BMW Group for developing a technology that reduces total emissions from the high-performance polyurethane seating foam used in its vehicles. Tony Hankins, president of Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division, accepted the award at a ceremony at the BMW Welt in Munich, Germany.
Across the automotive industry there is reportedly a drive to reduce emissions and odor generating impurities from seating foams, to improve passenger comfort and the overall driving experience. Huntsman’s automotive team developed a MDI system, novel polyol and formaldehyde “scavenger” technology. This chemistry reportedly enabled BMW to reduce total emissions from its seating foams by a factor of ten without compromising comfort or quality. Huntsman is the only supplier to meet the BMW Group’s ambitious requirements for molded foams.