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Micronal phase change materials

Construction materials which have been modified by means of BASF's Micronal® PCM phase change materials acquire an active temperature compensation mechanism which ensures ideal room conditions, particularly in summer. Owing to their unique microencapsulation technology they can be integrated invisibly into the most diverse of construction materials. At the core of each microscopically small plastic sphere is a wax storage medium. When the temperature rises, the wax melts and the phase-change material absorbs heat. When the temperature drops, the wax solidifies, and heat is emitted. During the phase change, the temperature remains constant