Croda is a world leader in sustainable, high performance ingredients. The CrodaTherm range embodies 100 years of passion, technology, knowledge and development of bio-based chemistries. This focus on bio-based chemistries gives a number of advantages over alternative PCM products.
| CrodaTherm | Paraffinics | Salt Hydrates |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source |
Various renewable sources (bio-based) | Petrochemical |
Mineral |
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| Flash Point |
Higher (safer) | Lower |
N/A |
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| Long Term Stability |
Stable | Stable |
Not stable |
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| Environmental Profile |
Good, biodegradable | Poor biodegradability |
N/A |
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| Handling | Easy (liquid) | Easy (liquid) |
Difficult (corrosive & viscous) |
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CrodaTherm PCMs have latent heat capacities, making them efficient in use
Developed with the 12 principles of green chemistry in mind, CrodaTherm materials are up to 100% USDA Certified bio-based & our sites have RSPO sustainable palm oil certification
CrodaTherm PCMs are not classified as flammable & have higher flash points than competing materials
CrodaTherm materials have good long term compatibility with multiple material types
CrodaTherm PCMs are stable & have consistent performance for a minimum of 7 000 cycles for long term reliability and performance
CrodaTherm PCMs have a low rate of loss due to evaporation even at elevated temperatures