Huntsman Polyurethanes has launched a new family of water-blown, high quality polyether systems to help European footwear manufacturers overcome forthcoming product legislation.

From July 2006, European legislation will outlaw the production of footwear soles that contain environmentally harmful fluorinated hydrocarbons (HFC). These commonly used physical blowing agents, which have proven ozone depleting characteristics, will no longer be available for use.

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