What is BioBased 1701s?
BioBased 1701s is the first water-blown, closed-cell foam in the industry. Typical closed-cell foams use either CFCs or HCFCs as a blowing agent. BioBased 1701s offers all of the advantages of BioBased 501w as well as having vapor retarding properties which can be beneficial in certain construction applications. Because of its rigidity, BioBased 1701s can provide additional structural support to a building, which can be particularly beneficial in hurricane-prone areas.