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New generation EPS foam economical and ecological insulation alternative.

Author(s) : HERRMANN G. H., MIEHLER H., ZIPP K., HAHN K., HOHWILLER F.

Summary

Insulating EPS foams offer ecological and economical performance not attained by any other rigid foam material. However, optimum thermal conductivity requires a bulk density above ca. 30 g/l, while at low densities of 10 g/l and below, their thermal conductivity is about twice that of competitive (PUR) foams. Schwenk and BASF have successfully embarked on a program to develop a commercial production process for a superinsulating EPS that has low thermal conductivity in the low density range. The excellent quality of the super insulating EPS gives a remarkable 50% improvement over conventional foamed insulation systems in terms of raw material consumption and costs.

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  • Original title: New generation EPS foam economical and ecological insulation alternative.
  • Record ID : 1998-3436
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Conference on Ozone Protection Technologies. Conference proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1997/11/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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