Why the Frog?

Besides being a symbol of sustainability, the frog shares many attributes that closely align with the benefits of  BASF's spray foam systems, including ENERTITE®, SKYTITE® and especially WALLTITE® closed-cell insulations.   

A natural adaptation of a frog is its ability to regulate its temperature to create a comfortable environment.  Since humans don’t have that ability to self-regulate, we must focus on making our surroundings comfortable.  

Did you know the frog is also known as an indicator of the health of the surrounding environment? ENERTITE, SKYTITE and WALLTITE are GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD  Gold certified for sensitive environments like schools & healthcare facilities.    

What makes our spray foam sustainable?

You hear the word sustainability used a lot.  Imagine what our world was like 100 years ago:  less people, less industry, less pollution, less waste. We now have 8.1 billion people living on the planet.  As that number keeps growing and technology and other development continues, finding ways to keep our environment and planet sustainable has become a necessity.

How do BASF spray foam products play a role in this?  Here are some primary contributors. 

HFC to HFO Blowing Agent

On January 1, 2025, all HFC spray foam chemistries will be banned.  We took an aggressive approach to phase out these chemistries and transition to our HFO-based, low global warming potential (low-GWP) formulas at the beginning of 2024.

Comprehensive Testing

All BASF spray foam systems have been assessed to GREENGUARD Gold standards.  This includes UL Solutions Environmental Claims Validation for mold resistance, bio-content and VOC levels.  In addition, all of our spray foam systems have undergone rigorous fire testing, allowing us to offer the most approved assemblies in the industry.

Strength and Durability

Closed-cell SPF increases structural strength and BASF has exclusive HP+ patented structural designs with engineering evaluations to maximize building performance.  In addition, closed-cell foam are recognized as the only flood damage resistant insulation by FEMA.  Due to its moisture resistance, closed-cell limit mildew and microbial growth.  Ultimately, this long-lasting, durable insulation helps to extend the life of a building.

Resource Efficiency

BASF continues to develop more sustainable chemistries with higher recycled and renewable content, including bio-based materials.  BASF now offers Biomass Balance (BMB) isocyanate products to help contribute to a circular economy.  With the BMB approach, in our production process we save fossil raw materials by replacing them with renewable resources and reduce the product carbon footprint*.

*Product carbon footprint is calculated according to TfSMethodology and compares the CO2 reduction of the BASF BMB product vs the conventional BASF product.

Environmental & Health Impacts

BASF spray foam products are included in the industry Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) commissioned by SPFA.  This is a 3rd party analysis for various product lines and multiple reports were by produced by ASTM.  They can be accessed at the links below.

Healthier Indoor Environment

The insulating air barrier performance of BASF spray foams helps to keep out pests, dust and other allergens.  All materials are verified low-VOC through GREENGUARD testing, and never contains urea formaldehyde.

Energy Efficiency

Spray foam insulation provides high insulating value, making indoor environments more comfortable and easier to manage.  SPF use in homes and structures results in lower building carbon footprints - less energy use and less CO2 emissions.

Less Waste & Lower Material Usage

SKYTITE spray foam roofing systems can be applied over most existing substrates, eliminating the need for tear-off and landfill waste.  BASF HP+® Wall Systems with WALLTITE help reduce wood framing and sheathing due to their structural performance.  BASF spray foams provide multi-attribute qualities that eliminate other water barriers, air barriers or vapor retarders.

Additional Info & Helpful Links

 - Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

BASF spray foam products are included in the industry Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) commissioned by SPFA.  This 3rd party analysis for various product lines and multiple reports were by produced by ASTM.  This can be accessed at the link below.  BASF product-specific EPDs will soon be available.

SPFA Industry EPD

 - SPF Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

This LCA commissioned by SPFA was conducted by the 3rd-party, Sustainable Solutions Corporation.  This report compared spray foam with other conventional types of non air-sealing insulation and evaluated SPF's lifespan pollution footprint using carefully modeled virtual homes.  The analysis and full detail of the study can be accessed below.

SPF Life Cycle Analysis Summary from SPFA

Full Detail SPF Life Cycle Analysis from SPFA

 - Health Product Declarations (HPDs)

To provide more transparency on materials that can contribute broadly to sustainable architecture, BASF spray foam products each have a HPD that is available for download at the HPD Builder website, or can be found through the BASF Resource Center under Sustainability Data.

Search for BASF spray foams on the HPD Builder

BASF products speak for themselves – from product testing to real world performance, here are projects where the products have been installed, as preferred by design and building professionals.  

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Project Profile: ENERTITE® open-cell SPF

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Case Study: Energy Savings with SPF

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Project Profile: McIntosh, AL BASF Roofing Foam

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Case Study: Tim O'Brien Homes HP+ Wall

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BASF is committed to creating chemistry for a sustainable future. Learn more about our broader circular economy activities here: 

Sustainability at BASF