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ABOUT BLUESTAR SILICONES
History Of Innovation
1940’s
• Initial synthesis trials in the chlorosilanes laboratory at Saint-Fons ( in
the Rhone-Alps region of France) using magnesian methods in July 1944.
1950’s
• The laboratory obtains interesting and original results, in particular on
a new Room Temperature Vulcanising Elastomer, producing a single
constituent. A patent is registered on February 6, 1958 (Number 1.198.749).
This Room Temperature Vulcanising 1 Component, named CAF becomes
a technical and commercial success. These products are still a reference
in Aerospace, aeronautics & automotive markets
1960’s
• Development of the resin new technology at the frontiers of Silicone
& Silica technologies - Our resins are recognized all over the world for
developping new products mainly in the coating field.
1970’s
• Innovative molding products used in paleontological heritage
preservation at the Tautavel cave in France.
• A new market is launched with release coating system for labelling
system! This market is now the 1st one within BSI.
• Start up of the upstream part of the Silicones at the Roussillon plant.
1980’s
• New foam Bluesil FR 1593 used as a fire barrier, in particular in nuclear
power stations.
• Innovation in Release Coating with the development of a new technology
for food contact (Tin free). We develop a strong leadership in this field
and in this market.
• Waterproofing silicone (Bluesil WR 224) is used/developped in the
restoration of heritage monuments and reduce deterioration.
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ABOUT BLUESTAR SILICONES
History Of Innovation
1990’s
• The first Silicone products for Airbag are developped in partnership.
• Rhodalis project developed waterbased silicone sealants ( Bluesil SLT
1000 and SLT 2000) with applications in sanitary.
• Development of a new concept for our customer - Ready-to-use
Elastomer with the «Mix & Fix Center».
• First Cationic UV curable system for Release Coating RC – Silcolease UV
Poly200 and Silcolease UV Cata 201 & 200.
• Bluesil Hydrosoft – the first functional hydrophilic oil containing a HALS
(avoiding long-term yellowing) applied to textile softeners.
2000’s
• From Rhodia to Bluestar and the development of Open Innovation
• 2003 : Innovation in Textile Coating - A real break is done in the airbag
world with the development of the TCS 7534 still a reference in this
market
• 2004 : Debottlenecking of Roussillon with a new synthesis reactor for
Methyl Chloro silane
• 2007 : Acquisition of Rhodia Silicones by Bluestar - A new R&D &
Technology approach and the start of Open Innovation with academics,
partnerships & clusters
• 2009 : Launch of a new process for Resins manufacturing with less
energy consumption & effluent
2010’s
• A global network to speed up Innovation & optimize resource
• 2011 : Development of a new range of Green catalysts for our Silicone
materials
• 2012 : Start of Bluelco project, the 1st collaborative project between the 2
Bluestar companies Elkem & BSI
• 2013 : Collaborative project on Energy recovery
• 2014 : Start-up of the Cleantech project to decrease our wastes & to
improve the water treatment in our plants
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