North American Furniture Materials Client
Client Background: a large furniture manufacturing group in California, USA, founded in 1992. Their product lines include office furniture, home sofas, and automotive interiors, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion. The environmentally conscious consumer market demanded low-VOC materials compliant with California Proposition 65.
Cooperation Content: The client sought an eco-friendly flame retardant for polyurethane foam systems, but market options often increased foam hardness or caused odor issues. We supplied the chlorinated phosphate CF-600, featuring a low-volatility formula (VOC<50ppm), and ensured safety through real-world scenario simulations. Our team collaborated with client engineers to optimize the foaming process, including additive dispersion techniques and temperature controls, facilitating a swift transition from lab prototypes to mass production. Results: The product passed CA TB117-2013 testing, improving foam softness by 15% and reducing VOC emissions to one-third of regulatory limits. Adopted across all product lines, it drove a 20% sales increase and earned the “Green Furniture Innovation Award.” Long-term, it reduced environmental complaints, enabled European market expansion, and boosted annual procurement from 100 tons to 500 tons.
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