United Panel-System M Sdn. Bhd, (UR), Malaysia’s leading insulated panel, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems producer, is manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine logistics facilities made with BASF’s Elastopir PH 1132/509/0, a high-quality polyurethane rigid foam insulation solution. 

Dato Sri Dr. Bee Loh from UR said, “Thanks to BASF’s Elastopir solutions, which provides extra-high temperature stability for the interiors, coupled with United Panel’s sound technological expertise for commercial refrigeration systems, we are able to produce high-quality COVID-19 vaccine storage facilities for our customers across Asia.” 

Elastopir PH 1132/509/0 is a n-pentane-blown foam, with a low global warming and ozone depletion potential. Additionally, the solution aids lower energy consumption, increasing the facilities’ energy efficiency, an important consideration in many parts of Asia where electricity supply is hard to come by. 

“It is heartening to know that BASF’s Elastopir solution is playing a part to support the COVID-19 vaccination programmes in different locations,” said Andy Postlethwaite, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF. “Our collaboration with United Panel once again demonstrates our spirit to “go beyond,” as we work together to produce the highest quality panels for the vaccine storage facilities."