The foundry business is driven by harsh quality requirements, strict environmental regulations defining emission thresholds and a high-cost pressure, currently intensifying by skyrocking raw material prices.

At the same time, the importance of sustainability aspects and health awareness is getting more and more important. In this context,

ASK Chemicals has developed MAGNASET as new generation of furan resins with reduced free furfuryl alcohol content featuring a milder classification and a performance comparable to conventional furan resins. Most recently,

ASK Chemicals developed a 2nd generation of MAGNASET with improved storage stability and excellent reactivity.