Arkema recently announced that its waterborne PVDF range, Kynar Aquatec^®, has received the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label, recognizing the product for its outstanding durability benefits in cool roof coatings. This solution is thereby joining the #1000solutions challenge, an initiative by the Solar Impulse Foundation to select solutions that meet high standards in sustainability and present them to decision-makers to fast-track their implementation.

To receive the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label, Arkema’s waterborne PVDF range was thoroughly assessed by a pool of independent experts according to five criteria covering the three main topics of Feasibility, Environmental and Profitability.

In its decision, the foundation complimented the highly innovative polymer range for enabling waterborne cool-roof and restoration coatings that last 300% to 400% longer than traditional cool-roof chemistries and a 90% reduction in lifetime VOC emissions. This results in a cool building that remains cool for substantially longer time periods without the need for regular maintenance or recoating. Arkema also produces waterborne PVDF products for lithium-ion battery binders and separator coatings.

All labelled solutions are part of the #1000solutions portfolio that will be presented to decision-makers in business and government by Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The aim of this initiative is to encourage the adoption of more ambitious environmental targets and fast-track the implementation of these solutions on a large scale.

Earlier this year, Arkema also achieved Solar Impulse label approval for its advanced bio-circular polyamide 11 range, which includes the Rilsan^® and Pebax^® Rnew^® polymers.

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