Cal Polymers

At CAL Polymers, Inc., we are committed to serving the production needs of the chemical manufacturing and forest products industries. Our explicit understanding of the mixed oxide process has enabled us to develop technology that has proved to be the most effective in energy savings and efficiency. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of our surroundings, our neighbors, and our clients. We strive to provide the finest in environmentally sound equipment, while continually providing our clients with the best available technology through our drive for excellence and commitment to quality.

Products and Services

CAL Polymers, Inc. specializes in the design, engineering, technology, licensing, and construction of formaldehyde/UFC concentrate (UFC) plants and related facilities. Our proprietary technology for designing formaldehyde plants is unmatched worldwide. We offer a range of services to meet the specific needs of our clients, including:

• Custom design and engineering of formaldehyde, UFC, and resin facilities
• Licensing of our proprietary technology
• Fabrication through custom designs
• Quality control and specification of fabrication
• OEM purchasing of equipment
• Supervision of installation, start-up, and training
• Complete turn-key facilities
• Troubleshooting
• Upgrades
• Environmental corrections
• Service contracts
• Training and re-catalyzation

Yields and Energy Consumption

Our process is designed to provide high yields and energy efficiency. We achieve yields of 93-95% from methanol to formaldehyde, with energy consumption of 50 kWh per 1000 kg of formaldehyde produced. With our energy-saving package, we can achieve yields of 37% formaldehyde with energy consumption of 30 kWh per 1000 kg of formaldehyde produced.

Environmental Issues

At CAL Polymers, Inc., we understand the importance of environmental responsibility. Our engineering staff will assist you in providing information required to complete the necessary environmental permits for emissions. We design our processes to satisfy environmental regulations, and we can provide technology for zero water discharge, including cooling tower and boiler blow-downs.

CAL's Formaldehyde and UFC Process

Our formaldehyde process utilizes a mixed oxide catalyst bed for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde. The formaldehyde gas exiting the reactor is preheated, preparing the methanol stream for optimal reaction with the catalyst. We have designed a triple-fold aftercooler to transfer heat to the steam recovery system and reduce cooling requirements of the absorber. This innovative design prevents the formation of unwanted paraformaldehyde in the equipment. After absorption, the recycled air stream is exhausted, containing ppm trace amounts of formaldehyde from the top of the absorption tower to the catalytic converter.

Experience and Client List

At CAL Polymers, Inc., we take pride in our extensive experience and satisfied client list. We have licensed our process technology to numerous clients from 1995 to the present date, including:

• Evergreen Adhesives - Malaysia
• Daesung Wood Ind. Co. Ltd - South Korea
• Uralchemplast Phase 3 - Russia
• Interquimec S.A. - Ecuador
• And many others