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1 THERMAX White Finish Insulation 1. PRODUCT NAME Properties to prevent moisture condensation within and THERMAX White Finish Insulation THERMAX insulations are created by an behind the Insulation . exclusive free-rise manufacturing process, All Dow polyisocyanurate insulations are man- 2. MANUFACTURER. which produces a closed-cell foam that ufactured with hydrocarbon blowing agents, The Dow Chemical Company is specially formulated for improved fire which have no ozone depletion potential. Dow Building Solutions performance. The combination of the 200 Larkin Center, 1605 Joseph Drive For features and benefits of THERMAX . closed-cell foam core and sturdy facers Midland, MI 48674 White Finish Insulation , refer to Table 1. produces boards that deliver high R-value**. 1-866-583-BLUE (2583). (see Table 3) plus excellent dimensional THERMAX White Finish Insulation exhibits Fax 1-989-832-1465. stability and moisture resistance.

2 Used in the properties indicated in Tables 2 and 3. when tested as represented. conjunction with the appropriate joint 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION closure system for the application, THERMAX For chemical resistance properties of Basic Use White Finish with its low perm rating helps THERMAX White Finish Insulation , see Table 4. THERMAX White Finish (WF). polyisocyanurate Insulation is designed as TABLE 1: FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THERMAX White Finish Insulation . an Insulation and interior Finish system for Feature Benefit interior masonry or concrete walls, plus walls and ceilings in metal, wood post High, long-term R-value Enhances thermal efficiency, reducing energy cost frame, and concrete or masonry buildings, Glass-fiber-reinforced closed-cell Contributes to improved fire performance and as governed by building codes. The foam with chemical modifications enhanced dimensional stability glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam Resist damage, pressure-washable, provide attractive core of THERMAX White Finish is faced White acrylic facers Finish , reduce light energy cost, resist air infiltration with nominal mil embossed White Hydrocarbon blowing agent Environmentally friendly (no ozone depletion potential).

3 Acrylic coated aluminum on one side and mil smooth aluminum on the other. TABLE 2: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMAX White Finish Insulation . The White embossed surface of THERMAX . Property and Test Method Value White Finish is aesthetically pleasing and easy to clean. It can be pressure-washed Compressive Strength(1), ASTM D1621, psi, min. up to 1,000 psi with a 15-degree or greater Flexural Strength, ASTM C203, psi, min. spray tip (at minimum 3' distance). Water Vapor Permeance(2), ASTM E96, perms, max. THERMAX White Finish Insulation can be Maximum Use Temperature, F 250. installed exposed to the interior without a (1) Vertical compressive strength is measured at 10 percent deformation or yield, whichever occurs first. (2) Based on 1 thickness. thermal barrier. TABLE 3: THERMAX White Finish R-VALUES. Nominal Foam Thickness, in. R-Value(1, 2). ** R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.

4 15-Year Limited Thermal Warranty THERMAX White Finish Insulation is backed with a 15-year limited thermal performance warranty. (1) Stabilized R-values of core foam @ 75 F mean temperature determined in accordance with ASTM C518. (2) R-values expressed in ft2 h F/Btu. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N | United States | C O M M E R C I A L / R E S I D E N T I A L. THERMAX products are classified by ASTM E283 Standard Test Method for Sizes Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Determining Rate of Air Leakage through Width and length: 4' x 8', 4' x 9', 4' x 10'. Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Edge treatment: Square edge, shiplap UL 1256 Fire Test of Roof Deck under specified Pressure differences across Constructions, Roof Deck Construction Product thicknesses and R-values are the specimen. Results were < L/s/m2. No. 120 and No. 123. shown in Table 3. Not all products are ASTM E2357 Standard Test Method for available in all parts of the country.

5 UL 723 (ASTM E84) Surface Burning Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Additional product sizes are available Characteristics of Building Materials Assemblies - no leakage by custom order. Contact your Dow The following designs are 1, 2, 3 or 4 hour ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for representative about other sizes and wall rated assemblies as listed in the UL Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, lead-time requirements. Fire Resistance Directory: Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by U026, U324, U325, U326, U330, U354, U355, Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference - 4. TECHNICAL DATA. U460, U902, U905, U906, U907 no leakage Code Compliances THERMAX White Finish Insulation complies Fire Performance Evaluation Contact your Dow sales representative or with the following codes: Incorporating THERMAX Insulation local authorities for state and local building Tested in Accordance With NFPA 285, 1998 code requirements and related acceptances.

6 International Residential Code (IRC) and Edition (UBC , intermediate scale . International Building Code (IBC); see ICC- multistory testing). ES Evaluation Report NER-681 5. INSTALLATION. Miami-Dade NOA Interior Boards of THERMAX White Finish are FM 4880 Wall-Ceiling Construction Insulation on CMU Block lightweight and can be sawed or cut Metal-Faced Class 1 Fire Rated to Max. Miami-Dade NOA Insulated Wall with a knife, small hand saw or circular 30' High, Thick, 4' Wide, When saw. Care should be taken not to mar the Installed as Described in the Current Miami Dade NOA Insulated surface. THERMAX White Finish installs Edition of FMRC Approval Guide Roof Assembly quickly to walls and ceilings inside and outside of purlins, trusses or bar TABLE 4: CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF THERMAX White Finish Insulation joints. Butt joints must be installed over Not structural members. THERMAX White Acid, inorganic Hydrocarbons Excellent Finish may also be adhered directly recommended to masonry walls with a construction- Acid, organic Excellent Insecticides Excellent grade adhesive.

7 Best practice . Alcohol Excellent Kerosene Excellent recommendations for high-humidity Asphalt, water-based Good Mineral oil USP Excellent environments include continuously sealing Bases (caustic) Poor Naphtha Excellent the surface of the Insulation at all joints Brines and other salts Excellent Paints, alcohol-based Excellent with a Dow joint closure system. Cements and mortar Poor Paints, water-based Excellent Polyglycols, including Gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) Excellent Excellent propylene glycol Gasoline Excellent Water(1) Excellent (1) Water may cause discoloration of aluminum facers. This does not impact the R-value of dry, core Insulation . 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 Technical Information The Dow Chemical Company 1-866-583-BLUE (2583). Dow Building Solutions Sales Information 200 Larkin Center, 1605 Joseph Drive 1-800-232-2436.

8 Midland, MI 48674. 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. COMBUSTIBLE: THERMAX products should be used only in strict accordance with product application instructions. THERMAX products, when used in a building containing combustible materials, may contribute to the spread of fire. For more information, consult (M)SDS and/or call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583).

9 In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400. WARNING: THERMAX Insulation does not constitute a working walkable surface or qualify as a fall protection product. Building and/or construction practices unrelated to Insulation or housewrap could greatly affect moisture and the potential for mold formation. No material supplier including Dow can give assurance that mold will not develop in any specific system. Printed in the TM. Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 179-07358-0316 CDP. CDP 45117.