Previous versions of Basotect needed to be impregnated with adhesives, pressed, and then dried to form complex, automotive parts. The new version is said to cut production costs by 20%,
depending on throughput rates. This lightweight (0.56 lb/ ft3 or 9 kg/m3) foam resists flames, withstands temperatures to 392°F (200°C), and has good sound-absorption properties. It can be used for engine hood covers, partition walls between the engine and passenger compartments, transmission tunnels, and engine proximity shells.
