ICL's Breakthrough in Flame Retardant Technology

ICL Group Ltd., a leading global specialty minerals company, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in flame retardant technology. The company's new product, VeriQuel R100, is an innovative, reactive phosphorus flame retardant designed for rigid polyurethane insulation products. This next-generation technology offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional additive flame retardants, aligning with stricter global regulations on environmental safety.

VeriQuel R100 is a patented reactive product that chemically bonds with the polymer matrix, ensuring long-lasting performance and stability. This next-generation technology not only ensures long-lasting performance and stability, it also eliminates the potential for the product to migrate. Additionally, it aligns with stricter global regulations on environmental safety.

Importantly for customers, VeriQuel R100 is fully compatible with current manufacturing processes, making it an easy transition for manufacturers looking to improve their product’s sustainability and compliance without additional formulating costs. To date, four of the leading U.S. commercial roofing companies have launched products with VeriQuel R100, with another six companies in the U.S. and Europe currently in the product development phase.

"VeriQuel R100 has been formulated to meet fire safety standards, but it is also valued for its sustainability properties," said Yaniv Kabalek, president of ICL’s Industrial Products Division. "As the industry moves towards greener building materials, and demand for sustainable building solutions increases, VeriQuel R100 will be able to provide manufacturers with a high-performance, environmentally responsible solution without compromising on fire safety."

According to Grand View Research, the global rigid polyurethane foam market size was estimated to be ~$21 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030. The construction industry drives primary demand for rigid polyurethane foam and, as energy efficiency has become more predominant, the market has witnessed an increase in demand, since rigid polyurethane insulation helps reduce energy consumption and overall infrastructure costs.

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash, and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability-focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities to drive the company's growth across its end markets. ICL shares are dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion.



In conclusion, ICL's breakthrough in flame retardant technology with VeriQuel R100 is a significant step towards a more sustainable future. This innovative product offers a high-performance, environmentally responsible solution for manufacturers, aligning with stricter global regulations on environmental safety. As the demand for sustainable building materials increases, ICL's VeriQuel R100 is poised to make a substantial impact in the global rigid polyurethane foam market.