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Product Identification

Product Name

Airofoam Reflective Foam Insulation

Product Description

Polyethylene Foam with Aluminum Foil or Aluminized Film Facing/s


Chemical & Physical Properties

Color

Aluminum

Odor

None

Physical State

Solid

Specific Gravity (foam)

0.03-0.04

Bulk Density (foam)

30 kg/m3-40kg/m3

Tensile Strength (foam)

ASTM D638: 0.39 N/mm2

Elongation (foam)

ASTM D638: 58-70%

Tear Strength (foam)

ASTM D1004: 25N

Compression Resistance (foam)

ASTM D3574: 0.03-0.06 N/mm2

Rebound Resilience (foam)

ASTM D3574: 50%

Chemical Resistance, Hcl (24h)

ISO 175E: +3% by wt.

Chemical Resistance, H2SO4 (24h)

ISO 175E: +4% by wt.

Boiling Point

N/A

Freezing Point

N/A

Temperature Range

-20oC to 92oC

Melt Point (foam)

110oC

Percent Volatile

Nil

Vapor Density

Not Volatile

Water Absorption (7 days)

+1% by volume

Hazardous Ingredients

None

Family/Chemical Name

Aluminum/Polyethylene

Product Type

Foil/Polyethylene


Transportation

Hazard Class

Not Hazardous

Hazard Label

None


Thermal Performance

Material k-value (foam)

0.21

Material R-value (25mm foam)

4

System R-value (Pure Foil+3” air space)

ASTM C236 (Down):  5mm-10, 10mm-11, 15mm-12, 20mm-13, 25mm-14, 50mm-18

System R-value (Pure Foil+12” air space)

ASTM C236 (Down):  5mm-16, 10mm-17, 15mm-18, 20mm-19, 25mm-20, 50mm-24

Reflectance/Reflectivity (Pure Foil)

0.95-0.97

Emittance/Emissivity (Pure Foil)

0.03-0.05


Fire Protection Information

Flash Point (foam)

Above 232oC

Flammable Limits

N/A

Extinguishing Media

CO2, Water, Dry Chemical, Foam

Decomposition/Combustion Products

Thermal decomposition may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes, and organic vapors


Other Information

Finished Dimension

0.5mm to 50mm Thickness
1M, 1.2M, and 1.5M Width
50M Standard Length
Special Dimensions upon request
Shipped in roll form

Facings

(1) 99.35% Polished Aluminum @ 9 microns
(2) PET film 25 microns

Center/Core

Closed-Cell/Microcellular Polyethylene

Perm Rating

ASTM E-96: 0.008

Flame & Smoke Characteristics

ASTM E-94-98: Flame Spread 5
Smoked Developed 50

Storage

Keep in cool dry place, avoid direct sunlight


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