From coast to coast, BASF´s Basotect is making rail seating lighter and safer
(WorldNews Europe)

BASF`s open cell melamine foam Basotect has replaced alternative materials in the seat back cushions of multiple rail car programs on both coasts of the United States. The improved seating can be experienced in the rapid public transportation system serving the San Francisco Bay Area along with the commuter rail system serving Long Island in New York. These new cushion configurations are provided by Rogers Corporation, a global foam manufacturer and converter with their headquarters located in the United States, under their trademark of BISCO MRF-400. The use of Basotect foam in rail seat backs helps to address two major challenges faced by...