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1 United States/. PRODUCT INFORMATION Canada COMMERCIAL. 1 PRODUCT NAME. DOW Protection Board III. 2 Manufacturer 4 Technical Data Meets IBC/IRC requirements for foam plastic insulation;. The Dow Chemical Company APPLICABLE STANDARDS see ICC-ES NER-699. Building Solutions ASTM International BOCA-ES RR 21-02. 200 Larkin ASTM C272 Standard Test Underwriters Laboratories, Midland, MI 48674 Method for Water Absorption Inc. (UL) Classified, see 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) of Core Materials for Structural Classification Certificate U589;. Fax 1-989-832-1465 Sandwich Constructions UL Fire Resistance Directory;. ASTM C518 Standard Test UL Fire Classified Construction Method for Steady-State Heat No. 260; UL Fire Classified Dow Chemical Canada Inc.

2 Flux Measurements and No. 440; meets UL 1256. Building Solutions Thermal Transmission 250 6th Ave. SW, Suite 2200 Properties by Means of the Contact your Dow sales repre- Calgary, AB T2P 3H7 Heat Flow Meter Apparatus sentative or local authorities 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) (English) ASTM D1621 Standard Test for state/provincial and local 1-800-363-6210 (French) Method for Compressive building code requirements Properties of Rigid Cellular and related acceptances. Plastics ASTM E96 Standard Test PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL. 3 Product Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials PROPERTIES. DOW Protection Board III. Description exhibits the properties and CODE COMPLIANCE characteristics indicated in Tables 1. BASIC USE DOW Protection Board III and 2 when tested as represented.

3 DOW Protection Board III is . complies with the following an extruded polystyrene foam codes: insulation with plastic film on one side. Designed for use PROPERTY CHART TA B L E 1. in commercial foundation waterproofing applications, Physical Properties of DOW Protection Board III. DOW Protection Board III. DOW Protection Board III helps Property and Test Method Value protect the waterproofing Thermal Resistance at nominal 1/4" thickness, membrane from damage during ASTM C518 @ 75 F mean temp., ft2 h F/Btu, R-value(1), min. backfill. It is recommended for Compressive Strength(2), ASTM D1621, psi, min. 8. perimeter concrete and masonry Water Absorption, ASTM C272, % by volume, max. walls where waterproofing Water Vapor Permeance(3), ASTM E96, perm, max.

4 Protection is the primary Maximum Use Temperature, F 165. requirement. (1) Values are consistent with the criteria of ASTM C578 and the FTC R-value rule (16 CFR Part 460). R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. (2) Vertical compressive strength is measured at 10 percent deformation or yield, whichever occurs first. SIZES (3) For 1/4" thickness; perm-inches. Thickness: 1/4" Nominal CANADA PROPERTY CHART TA B L E 2. Length: 50' Nominal Width: 4' Nominal Physical Properties of DOW Protection Board III. Standard Fan-folded Bundle: Property and Test Method Value 2' x 4' x 10" Thermal Resistance at nominal 1/4" (6 mm) thickness, ( ). ASTM C518 @ 75 F (24 C) mean temp.

5 , ft2 h F/Btu (m2 C/W), R-value(1) (RSI), min. Compressive Strength(2), ASTM D1621, psi (kPa), min. 8 (55). Water Absorption, ASTM D2842, % by volume, max. Maximum Use Temperature, F ( C) 165 (74). (1) Values are consistent with the criteria of ASTM C578. R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value or RSI, the greater the insulating power. (2) Vertical compressive strength is measured at 10 percent deformation or yield, whichever occurs first. Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow PRODUCT INFORMATION. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight for several weeks DOW Protection Board III: Begin by unfolding bundles 7 Warranty will cause the surface of and apply by hanging or Not applicable.

6 DOW Protection Board III adhering to the structure;. to become yellow and dusty. A. light-colored, opaque protective butt edges tightly. Adhere to structure by pressing 8 Maintenance covering should be used if exces- into tacky cured waterproof Not applicable. sive solar exposure is expected. or damp-proof coating or by The surface degradation will have no measurable effect on using a compatible adhesive on fully cured coating. 9 Technical the insulating value of the plastic foam unless the deterio- Place folds at corners or transition points to provide Services ration is allowed to continue until continuous Board installation Dow can provide technical actual foam thickness is lost. and Protection . information to help address Since the dust would impair the Trim Board and fit tightly questions when using performance of adhesives and around protrusions.

7 DOW Protection Board III. finishes, the dusty surface Carefully place backfill or other Technical personnel are should be brushed off before covering to avoid dragging available to assist with any these products are applied. or moving the installed insulation project. For technical For chemical resistance Protection Board . assistance, call: properties of DOW Protection 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) (English). Board III, see Table 3. 6 Availability 1-800-363-6210 (French). ENVIRONMENTAL DATA. DOW Protection Board III is DOW Protection Board III is . distributed through an extensive 10 Filing Systems manufactured with HCFC network. For more information, blowing agents, which have call: architect 94 percent less ozone depletion 1-800-232-2436 (English) potential than standard CFC 1-800-565-1255 (French) 4architects blowing agents.

8 DOW Protection Board III is TA B L E 3. reusable in many applications. Chemical Resistance (1) of DOW Protection Board III. 5 Installation Acid, inorganic, weak Acid, inorganic, strong Acid, organic, weak Excellent Excellent Excellent Hydrocarbons Salts Insecticides Not recommended Excellent Not recommended Boards of DOW Protection Board III Acid, organic, strong Good Kerosene Poor are easy to handle, cut and Bases Excellent Mineral oil USP Excellent Alcohols, including Excellent Naphtha (VMP) Not recommended install. isopropyl alcohol Turpentine Not recommended Prior to installing Methyl ethyl ketone Not recommended Beer Good DOW Protection Board III, Polyglycols, including Excellent Gasoline Not recommended propylene glycol verify that the substrate is free Fruit juices Good of sharp projections and that the (1) Explanation of ratings: Excellent = The plastic was unaffected for the duration of the test.

9 Waterproofing or damp-proofing Good = A very slight clouding or discoloration of the plastic. is properly cured. To install Poor = Considerable changes in plastic during exposure. Not recommended = Severe attack of the plastic. Became soft and unusable after a few hours of exposure. NOTE: This table should be used as a guide only. For design purposes, specific test data on the intended application may be needed. IN THE : IN CANADA: For Technical Information: 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) For Technical Information: 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) (English); 1-800-363-6210 (French). For Sales Information: 1-800-232-2436 For Sales Information: 1-800-232-2436 (English); 1-800-565-1255 (French). THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY DOW CHEMICAL CANADA INC.

10 Building Solutions 200 Larkin Midland, MI 48674 Building Solutions 250 6th Ave. SW, Suite 2200 Calgary, AB T2P 3H7. NOTICE: No freedom from any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer's use and for ensuring that Customer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other government enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF. MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.