Molecular Products Announces Sponsorship of Artic Ocean Diving Expedition

Molecular Products, the leading global manufacturer of dive grade carbon dioxide absorbent Sofnolime, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Under the Pole II, Discovery Greenland.

Setting sail on 16 January from Concarneau, France, Under the Pole II is a 22 month scientific exploration that will work its way up the west coast of Greenland. Part two of this four part ambitious adventure aims to deepen polar environmental knowledge through observing biodiversity, capturing subaquatic images and studying relations between the atmosphere, ice and ocean.

In the extreme conditions posed by the high Arctic, the team will be diving to depths of up to 150 metres. Using a rebreather, packed with Molecular Products’ Sofnolime soda lime, these skilled submarine divers will observe life Under the Pole in the Arctic Ocean over the course of 150 dives.

Andrew McKernan, Group Commercial Director at Molecular Products said:

“In the extreme environments that the Under the Pole team will be diving, safety is paramount. So I’m delighted that Sofnolime is their scrubber material of choice, due to its superior performance in absorbing carbon dioxide from the recirculated breathing air at the depths and pressures they will encounter.

“Led by experienced diver Ghislain Bardout, this ambitious exploration will enable a talented team to participate in some incredible dives that will increase our knowledge and understanding of the Arctic Ocean. It’s a pleasure for Molecular Products to have this opportunity to support Under the Pole II and we wish the
team a safe and successful expedition.”

Molecular Products has been developing air purification products since the 1920s and offers a complete product solution for the removal of carbon dioxide, the generation of oxygen and the filtration of hazardous or harmful emissions.

For further information on Molecular Products’ dive grade Sofnolime, visit www.molecularproducts.com.

To keep track of the Under the Pole II team or for more detail on the expedition, visit www.underthepole.com.