BASF is expanding its Basotect portfolio with Basotect Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam.

The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends.

Designed for sound absorption applications in building and construction (B&C), Basotect Dark EcoBalanced enables customers to differentiate their sound absorption products by combining well-being and safety with design freedom and a reduced CO₂ footprint.

The dark melamine resin foam is part of the Basotect EcoBalanced product family featuring an increased use of renewable feedstock via biomass balance approach and a lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).

“Developing a dark melamine resin foam of consistent, high quality is a significant technical achievement”, says Tarek Abuzarour, head of global business management Basotect® at BASF.

“For many years, customers have been waiting for such an innovation to become available on the market. Thanks to BASF’s unique foam expertise and decades of experience in high-performance melamine resin foam, we have succeeded in making Basotect Dark EcoBalanced a reality. This new material proves our commitment to innovation and to the evolving needs of customers, designers and architects alike.”

With Basotect Dark EcoBalanced, designers can realize acoustic solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability - setting new benchmarks for modern interiors.