PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For many homeowners, "going green" means moving beyond energy-efficient appliances and windows to encompass the totality of building materials and techniques. And with approximately $10 billion worth of "green" buildings under construction just last year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), building contractors are looking to oblige. New innovative technology from Rohm and Haas that enables the production of fiberglass insulation without the use of formaldehyde is helping contractors in this effort.

The first ever environmentally advanced alternative

Aquaset(TM) acrylic thermosetting technology* from Rohm and Haas is the first ever environmentally advanced alternative to formaldehyde in the production of high-performance fiberglass insulation. During the manufacture of insulation batting, filaments of fiber are spun from molten sand and bound together with a resin. Until now, that resin typically contained formaldehyde, a compound coming under increasing scrutiny by environmental regulatory agencies worldwide. New water-based Aquaset resin enables manufacturers to offer fiberglass insulation with performance that is comparable, under the same conditions, to traditional insulation, but made without formaldehyde emissions.

Benefits to contractors

Specifically for building contractors, environmentally advanced Aquaset technology compared to formaldehyde-containing insulation offers ...

    -- Freedom from formaldehyde emissions during and after installation
    -- Similar R-values
    -- Comparable compressibility, moldability and recovery
    -- Superior resistance to sagging and deterioration, even in high humidity
       conditions
    -- Distinctive bright white batting that appeals to homeowners

According to a recent survey, it's not just builders of new homes that can benefit from the rapidly growing trend to go green. About 40 percent of people who recently had home remodeling or renovation work completed in their homes reported that green products or materials were used. In addition to being motivated by lower operating and maintenance costs, nearly half of the homeowners said that they were motivated by environmental concerns and their family's health.

For more information about Aquaset acrylic thermosetting binders or to request a quote, or a sample, click here or call +1 (877) 288-5881.

*Aquaset technology is not made with formaldehyde-based materials nor does it release formaldehyde under normal cure conditions.

About Rohm and Haas Company

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH) is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of industries including: Building and Construction, Electronics and Electronic Devices, Household Goods and Personal Care, Packaging and Paper, Transportation, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Water, Food and Food Related, and Industrial Process. Innovative Rohm and Haas technologies and solutions help to improve life every day, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2006. Visit http://www.rohmhaas.com for more information. imagine the possibilities(TM)

Source: Rohm and Haas Company