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Trexel, Inc: Polymer foaming process

Trexel's (Woburn, MA) MuCell microcellular polymer foaming process has been added to the EPA's database of approved alternative technologies, says the company.

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MuCell uses 100% CO2 rather than HCFCs. Trexel licenses MuCell technology to end users. Commercialization efforts are focusing on extrusion and injection molding of polystyrenes, polyolefins, PET and PVC.

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