New Series of Testing Puts Icynene Light Density Spray Foam in a League of Its Own

September 15, 2010

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icynene has announced that its flagship product ICYNENE LD-C-50® passed two critical tests that will provide designers and builders the assurance needed to utilize the industry leading light density spray foam in a number of new assemblies specific to the commercial market including industrial and institutional buildings. This testing, completed at Intertek Testing Laboratories, included: · NFPA 285: “Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate-Scale, Multistory Test Apparatus” · ASTM E119: “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials” This testing provides confirmation that ICYNENE LD-C-50® qualifies for use in some Types 1 and 2 (Non-combustible) Construction, something no other light density spray foam insulation can claim. In addition, no other insulation product has been qualified for the range of thickness in wall and ceiling applications. The Engineering Analysis accompanying the tests indicates that ICYNENE LD-C-50® is now qualified as a 1 hour rated assembly in most common steel stud walls with 5/8” interior drywall, ½” exterior gypsum and masonry cladding. Such assemblies must be reviewed by a design professional but the testing clears the way for ICYNENE LD-C-50® to be used in a wide variety of commercial assemblies commonly used in buildings as diverse as condominiums, schools, hospitals and office buildings.

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