download PDF version to Print/Share-->
download EARTHANE | Technical Bulletin as a PDF file to print/share EARTHANE Green Info download EARTHANE | Technical Bulletin as a PDF file to print/share

Technical Bulletin

EARTHANE
POLYURETHANE RESIN
Patented Water Blown Spray Foam System

Description

Sprayable resin system for rigid, closed-cell, low k-factor urethane foams.  Designed especially for applications with two-component spray equipment capable of handling material with short reaction time.

Features

  • R-6.5 per inch
  • Excellent cold weather application performance
  • Excellent compatibility of components—B component stays in suspension
  • Fine uniform cell structure with good strength and dimensional stability

Applications

Thermal insulation for building construction, roofing, siding, floors, w­­­all cavities… new or retrofit.  EARTHANE is also suitable to insulate tanks, vessels, piping, cold or wherever a 1.8 to 3 pound density superior insulation is required.

Typical Physical Characteristics of The Foam:

Property 1.8 2.1 3.0

Density, pcf-sprayed

1.7-1.8

1.9-2.1

2.9-3.2

K Factor-aged (B.T.U in/ft2·hr·°F)

0.166

0.168

0.169

Compressive Strength

25 psi

28 psi

48 psi

Shear Strength

22 psi

24 psi

39 psi

Water Vapor Transmission (Perms/Inch)

2.5

2.8

2.0

Humid Aging, 158°F/98% RH, one week

Volume change

-2.65

-2.6

-1.67

Weight change

-1.15

+1.1

+0.75


Reactivity Characteristics (Laboratory Analysis):

Winter

Regular

Summer

Cream Time

2-3 seconds

3-5 seconds

5-7 seconds

Rise Time

6-10 seconds

10-18 seconds

18-24 seconds

Tack Free

12-15 minutes

14-16 minutes

16-18 minutes

Cure Time

4 hours

3-5 seconds

4 hours


Liquid Component Properties:

Property

Prepolymer

Resin

Color

Dark Brown

Dark Amber/Dark Brown

Specific Gravity

1.27

1.08

Weight per Gallon

10.5 lb

11.0 lb

Viscosity-Brookfield

300 cps

350-450 cps

Mixing Ratio by Volume

100

100


Fire Hazard* Classification (ASTM-E84)(ANSI 2.5)(NFPA 255)(UL-723):

FOAM THICKNESS

FLAME SPREAD

SMOKE DEVELOPED

Nominal 2 inch

20

425

*This numerical flame spread rating and all other test data are not intended to reflect hazards   presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.

 

WARNING: Polyurethane products manufactured or produced from these chemicals may present a serious fire hazard if improperly used or allowed to remain exposed or unprotected.  The character and magnitude of any such hazard will depend upon a broad range of factors which are controlled or influenced by the manufacturer, applicator, or production process by the mode of application or installation and usage of the particular end product. Each person, firm, or corporation engaged in the manufacture, production, application, installation, or use of any polyurethane materials should carefully determine whether there is a potential fire hazard associated with such product in a specific usage, and utilize all appropriate precautionary and safety measures as outlined in local, state, and federal regulations governing the manufacture of products in the construction and/or renovation of commercial or residential structures. The information herein is to assist customers in determining whether our products are suitable for their applications.
Our products are intended for sale to industrial and commercial customers.  We request that customers inspect and test our products before use and satisfy themselves as to contents and suitability.  We warrant that our products will meet our written specifications.  Nothing herein shall constitute any other warranty express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness.  Nor is protection from any law or patent to be inferred.  All patent rights are reserved.  The exclusive remedy for all proven claims is replacement of our materials and in no event shall we be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages.

 


©2008 EARTHANE, Incorporated

807 Pines Brook Rd
Walton, NY 13856

607.865.7487

EARTHANE.com green foam insulation