Phenolic Foam Insulation - EPFA

1 Lowest AvailablePhenolic foam InsulationThe ultimate Insulation system for the Construction & Building Services IndustryFIRE PERFORMANCEThe fire performance of Phenolic foam isexceptional. It combines zero or very low flamespread with negligible smoke emission and avery low level of toxic gas foam can, in an appropriate form,achieve all the following European firecertifications. UK Class O Dutch NEN 6065/6066 Class 1 German B1 Belgian A1 French M1 Scandinavian NT 036 Class 1 ENVIRONMENTIn addition, Phenolic foam used in factoryengineered composite panels can achieve up to 2 hours fire resistance rating( Insulation /integrity) in the 3m furnace foam evolves exceptionally low smokewhen exposed to fire and is capable of meetingor exceeding all international buildingregulation gas emission from Phenolic foam isgenerally limited to carbon dioxide and carbonmonoxide with very low levels of other foams can achieve very low toxic gasratings in tests such as UK Naval EngineeringStandard NES 713 and Scandinavian NordTestNT036.

2 Phenolic foam has very low embodied energy per unit thermal performance compared to other Insulation materials Significant CO2savings can be achieved compared to other Insulation materials Phenolic foam can make a significant contri-bution to help achieve CO2 emission reductiontargets required by the Kyoto Protocol Phenolic foam is available in both CFC and HCFC free formsPhenolic foam has been used successfully ininsulation systems where moisture resistance is akey reasons for this excellent performance are: Phenolic foam has a low water vapour permeance and is therefore highly resistant to the passage of water vapour Phenolic foam has low water absorption which takes place predominantly in the cut/broken surface cells of the foam Phenolic foam is non-wicking. This means that if water enters the Insulation system due to the vapour barrier becoming punctured, any moisture ingress is limited and confined to the punctured area.

3 This ensures moisture does not build up and compromise the whole systemMOISTURE RESISTANCESTRUCTURAL STRENGTHP henolic foams have an excellentstrength/density relationship being lightweightbut strong. Higher density Phenolic foams aretypically used for: Pipe supports Duct supports Steel faced composite panels (including walk-on ceilings)Structural Phenolic foam is typically made in80kg/m3, 120kg/m3and 160 the product is capable of supporting theweights set out kg/m364 tonnes120 kg/m3112 tonnes160 kg/m3225 tonnesThis data clearly demonstrates the excellentstructural performance of Phenolic foam has been used successfully instructural applications for over 15 foams offer a range of thermalconductivity performance. The closed cell typeoffers the lowest thermal conductivity availablefrom any Insulation material resulting from: Closed cell structure Extremely small cell diameter Low thermal conductivity gas permanently encapsulated in cellsPhenolic foam offers the following benefits: values from depending on national certification requirements Excellent low thermal conductivity allows reduction in long term energy costs Phenolic foam can be up 50% more thermally efficient than other common Insulation materials Higher thermal efficiency allows reducedinsulation thicknesses to be used thereby savingvaluable spaceTHERMAL PERFORMANCEA ssociation House235 Ash Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4 DDTel: +44 (0) 1252 336318 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 333901 Email.

4 foam is a uniquely versatile materialbeing suitable for a large range foam has been used in heating,ventilating and air conditioning applicationsfor many years. The foam is cut to accuratetolerances on computer controlled cuttingequipment. Parts available include traditionalhalf sections, slotted slab, foil faced phenolicfoam laminate ductboard, radius and bevelledlags, bends, flange box covers, valve box covers,etc. Materials are generally supplied with avapour barrier facing. High density foam is alsoavailable for structural applications such as pipeand duct foam is used in many buildingapplications,typically continuously laminatedphenolic board is used in roofing, cavity board,external wall board, plasterboard dry liningsystems, wall Insulation , floor Insulation and as asarking board.

5 The superior fire performance ofphenolic foam is being recognised and this isleading to increased market share in these foam is used in factory engineeredcomposite composite panelscomprise of a high density structural phenolicfoam core with steel facings both sides and anappropriate jointing system. These panels areused in a range of applications including foodprocessing factories, cold stores, semi conductorclean rooms and hospitals. These panels arestructurally sound and fit for purpose for use inwalk-on ceilings. The excellent fire performanceprovided by the Phenolic foam core gives bothgood Insulation and integrity performance in the3m furnace fire resistance foam is used in process/petrochemicalapplicationsfor the Insulation of pipework,tanks, vessels foam is also used in a number ofhighlyspecialised applicationsincluding fire doors,highly fire resistant panels and for Insulation insurface ships, off-shore installations is clear that Phenolic foam is a very versatilematerial being suitable for a large range ofapplications where thermal performance,moisture resistance, fire performance and incertain cases structural strength are keyperformance criteria.

6 Phenolic foam is theonly material that can provide this uniquerange of information can be obtained from theEuropean Phenolic foam Association at theaddress opposite.