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Basotect acoustic foam What is Basotect foam?
Managing noise has become a major issue in professional, cultural and shared environments. Poorly controlled acoustics can quickly make a space tiring, noisy or difficult to use.
In this context, Basotect foam, also known as melamine foam, is a high-performance solution for reducing reverberation, absorbing airborne noise and improving acoustic comfort in rooms, offices, restaurants, studios and public-access spaces.
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Definition What is Basotect foam?
Melamine foam is a technical material made from a thermosetting resin. Once expanded, this resin forms a very fine and fully open cellular network, giving it excellent acoustic absorption properties.
Its best-known trade name, Basotect, is used by BASF to designate its high-performance melamine foam. Naturally very light grey, this material can also be manufactured in white on specific request.
To view the available models, you can visit our Basotect melamine acoustic foam category or browse our full acoustic foam range.
Material structure How is melamine foam manufactured?
Melamine foam is made from a rigid thermoset resin. During manufacturing, the resin is expanded to create an extremely lightweight three-dimensional cellular structure. This architecture gives the material its specific acoustic behaviour.
Open cells
The foam traps sound waves in its microcavities and helps reduce reverberation.
Low density
With a density of around 10 kg/m³, it remains very lightweight for wall or ceiling installation.
Long-term stability
In indoor use, melamine foam retains its shape and acoustic performance over time.
Its rigidity makes it slightly more fragile than other foams, but it provides excellent dimensional stability and long-lasting acoustic performance. For specific shapes, Solutions Élastomères offers a custom foam cutting service.
Sound absorption Acoustic properties of Basotect foam
The acoustic performance of Basotect foam is based on its open-cell structure. When sound waves enter the material’s microcavities, they are gradually dissipated, reducing reverberation and improving listening comfort.
What Basotect foam helps reduce
• Reverberation in noisy rooms.
• Echoes and sound reflections.
• Background noise in shared spaces.
• Discomfort caused by voices and activity noise.
This foam is particularly effective at absorbing mid and high frequencies, which are linked to speech, conversations and activity noise.
To better understand the sound level of your environment before treatment, you can use a digital sound level meter. For a dedicated alveolar solution, you can also view our alveolar melamine acoustic foam for sound insulation.
Fire safety Fire behaviour and regulatory framework
Melamine foam panels used for acoustic correction may have a reaction-to-fire classification established according to the European standard EN 13501-1. This classification depends in particular on thickness, structure, substrate and fixing method.
Information relating to fire behaviour is indicated on each product sheet. It must be analysed within the overall framework of the project, especially for public-access buildings, circulation areas, ceilings or sensitive zones.
Regulatory warning
It is the customer’s responsibility to check that the products comply with the regulations applicable to their project and, where necessary, to consult the competent authorities before installation. The information provided is for guidance only and shall not engage the company’s liability for the final use of the products.
Technical advantages Advantages of Basotect foam compared with other materials
Basotect foam stands out for its light weight, acoustic absorption and ease of integration into many projects. To compare possible solutions, you can also read our article on choosing the best sound insulation material or our guide to choosing the right acoustic foam.
Ultra-lightweight
At around 10 kg/m³, it is suitable for wall and ceiling installations without adding significant load.
Attractive and discreet
Its natural light grey colour and fine surface allow it to blend into many interior designs.
Highly absorbent
It acts as an excellent absorber to reduce reverberation and improve speech intelligibility.
Custom cutting
The foam can be processed into sheets, panels or specific shapes thanks to custom foam cutting.
Applications Where can Basotect melamine foam be used?
Basotect foam is used in many spaces where the aim is to improve sound quality, reduce background noise or limit listening fatigue.
Solutions Élastomères range Solutions Élastomères melamine foam range
Solutions Élastomères offers a complete range of melamine foam panels. The formats below correspond to the models available from stock. All products can be viewed in the Melamine foam category.
SE30M1 – Flat sheets 30 mm
Format: 1250 × 1250 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Packaging: 40 sheets / box
SE30M1 Melamine FoamSE40M1 – Flat sheets 40 mm
Format: 1250 × 1250 mm or 615 × 615 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Packaging: 30 or 15 sheets / box
SE40M1 Melamine FoamSE50M1 – Flat sheets 50 mm
Format: 1250 × 1250 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
Packaging: 24 sheets / box
SE50M1 Melamine FoamAlveolar melamine – 50 mm
Format: 600 × 600 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
Packaging: 16 sheets / box
Alveolar Melamine FoamPyramid melamine – 55 mm
Format: 600 × 600 mm
Total thickness: 55 mm
Packaging: 12 sheets / box
Pyramid Melamine FoamDecorative acoustic pictures
A decorative solution combining absorption, acoustic performance and visual finish.
Decorative Acoustic PicturesOther complementary acoustic solutions
For some projects, it may be useful to combine melamine foam with other product families available from Solutions Élastomères, such as suspended acoustic panels and PET acoustic panels.
Installation and fixing How to install Basotect foam
The success of an acoustic treatment depends as much on the choice of foam as on substrate preparation, fixing method and the actual surface area covered.
Preparing and fixing the panels
The substrate must be clean, dry and homogeneous: concrete, plasterboard, wood, metal or suspended ceiling.
We recommend using Bostik MSP 108 adhesive. On average, one cartridge can bond approximately 5 sheets in 1250 × 1250 mm format.
Choosing the thickness and formats
The choice depends on the noise level, room volume, available surface area and building constraints.
Simple cuts can be made with a sharp cutter. For complex shapes, Solutions Élastomères offers waterjet foam cutting.
Useful accessories for wall or ceiling installation
On ceilings or walls, the foam can be fixed with a suitable adhesive or with specific suspension systems: suspension systems, suspension cables and metal hooks.
In summary Basotect foam: a lightweight, high-performance acoustic solution
Basotect melamine foam is one of the most effective materials for acoustic correction in professional and shared spaces. Thanks to its light weight, open-cell structure and absorption capacity, it helps reduce reverberation and improve acoustic comfort.
However, the choice of format, thickness and installation method must be assessed according to the room, substrate, applicable regulations and expected performance level.
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions about Basotect foam
Does Basotect foam really improve acoustics?
Yes, it reduces reverberation and improves sound clarity in noisy rooms.
Which thickness should I choose?
30 mm for light to moderate correction, 40 mm for noisy spaces, and 50 mm for large rooms or larger volumes. The final choice must also take into account the substrate, fixing method and applicable regulations.
Is Basotect foam suitable for humid or outdoor environments?
It is not recommended. Humidity can cause dimensional variations and affect the stability of the installation.
How should the panels be fixed?
With a suitable adhesive such as Bostik MSP 108 or with suspension systems.
How should Basotect foam be maintained and cleaned?
The foam must be handled with care. Gentle dusting may be considered, but aggressive rubbing, excessive humidity and unsuitable cleaning products should be avoided.
Is Basotect foam suitable for studios?
Yes, especially the alveolar and pyramid versions for treating reflections in studios, home studios and control rooms.
What does Basotect mean?
Basotect is the trade name used by BASF for its melamine foam.
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