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Historical: Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation - 2015

MasterFormat 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation; 07 21 29 Sprayed Insulation

This information reflects our best understanding of product composition in 2015.

Spray foam insulation (SPF) is a site applied foam insulation for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. SPF is a two-part polyurethane based foam and can be used in place of other insulating materials like batt insulation (...

More about Historical: Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation - 2015

Spray foam insulation (SPF) is a site applied foam insulation for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. SPF is a two-part polyurethane based foam and can be used in place of other insulating materials like batt insulation (fiberglass, mineral fiber) and loose fill insulation. SPF can be either open or closed cell and both can be used to create a continuous air barrier. Despite its higher cost, closed cell insulation has gained larger market share due to its higher R value and vapor barrier characteristics. Closed cell SPF can be used in various applications including interior or exterior walls, attics, foundations, HVAC ducts, etc. Since these products are reacted and applied on site, special care must be taken to avoid occupational exposure to the isocyanates, amines, blowing agents, etc. that volatilize during the application process. Special training is required for applicators of SPF, and there is a delay period before unprotected individuals can re-enter the application area. Offgassing from the SPF can occur for extended periods after installation. There is continued debate on the definition of full cure for SPF insulation and the amount of time needed for harmful levels of emissions to recede is highly contested.

A more up to date Common Product is available here: https://pharos.habitablefuture.org/common-products/2079008.

Name % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate
9016-87-9
30.93% prepolymer Subscribe to view
4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate
101-68-8
20.10% monomer Subscribe to view
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester, manuf. of, by-products from, polymers with diethylene glycol
70749-97-2
22.53% polyol Subscribe to view
1,3-Benzenediamine, ar-methyl-, polymer with oxirane
63641-64-5
7.20% polyol Subscribe to view
Formaldehyde, polymer with methyloxirane, oxirane and phenol
25134-86-5
5.54% polyol Subscribe to view
Tri-(2-chloroisopropyl)phosphate
13674-84-5
5.17% flame retardant Subscribe to view
HFC 245fa
460-73-1
4.70% blowing agent Subscribe to view
Water
7732-18-5
1.06% blowing agent Subscribe to view
N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine
98-94-2
0.64% catalyst Subscribe to view
Silicone L-5310
87244-72-2
0.47% surfactant Subscribe to view
1,3-Propanediamine, N1,N1-bis(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-N3,N3-dimethyl-
33329-35-0
0.38% catalyst Subscribe to view
1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-N1,N2,N2-trimethyl-
3030-47-5
0.38% catalyst Subscribe to view
Dibutyltin dilaurate
77-58-7
0.16% catalyst Subscribe to view
Name % Weight Part % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
A Side - Historical
51.04% 51.04% Subscribe to view
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate
9016-87-9
(Nested within A Side - Historical)
60.61% 30.93% prepolymer Subscribe to view
4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate
101-68-8
(Nested within A Side - Historical)
39.39% 20.10% monomer Subscribe to view
B Side - Historical
48.96% 48.96% Subscribe to view
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester, manuf. of, by-products from, polymers with diethylene glycol
70749-97-2
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
46.02% 22.53% polyol Subscribe to view
1,3-Benzenediamine, ar-methyl-, polymer with oxirane
63641-64-5
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
14.70% 7.20% polyol Subscribe to view
Formaldehyde, polymer with methyloxirane, oxirane and phenol
25134-86-5
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
11.31% 5.54% polyol Subscribe to view
Tri-(2-chloroisopropyl)phosphate
13674-84-5
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
10.57% 5.17% flame retardant Subscribe to view
HFC 245fa
460-73-1
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
9.61% 4.70% blowing agent Subscribe to view
Water
7732-18-5
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
2.18% 1.06% blowing agent Subscribe to view
N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine
98-94-2
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
1.31% 0.64% catalyst Subscribe to view
Silicone L-5310
87244-72-2
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
0.96% 0.47% surfactant Subscribe to view
1,3-Propanediamine, N1,N1-bis(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-N3,N3-dimethyl-
33329-35-0
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
0.79% 0.38% catalyst Subscribe to view
1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-N1,N2,N2-trimethyl-
3030-47-5
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
0.79% 0.38% catalyst Subscribe to view
Dibutyltin dilaurate
77-58-7
(Nested within B Side - Historical)
0.34% 0.16% catalyst Subscribe to view

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Habitable Resources (6)

Habitable Resources for Product
TYPE TITLE
Report Full Disclosure Required: A Strategy to Prevent Asthma Through Building Product Selection
Report Asthmagens in Building Materials: The Problem & Solutions
Report TSCA Workplan Chemicals Reports
Report Chlorine & Building Materials Project: Phase 1 Africa, The Americas, and Europe
Tool Insulation Product Guidance
Report Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient: A Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials

Sources

Sources for Common Product Data
Source Uploaded Document Linked Document
ACC 2013
Air Products
BASF patent
Bayer
Bayer CPI
Baysystems patent
CertaSpray A
CertaSpray B
CertaSpray Foam
CertaSpray TDS
Chemnet
CPSC
Dabco K-15
Dabco MSDS
Dabco TDS
DC193
DuraTite A
DuraTite B
DuraTite TDS
EcoBay A
EcoBay B
EcoBay TDS
EPA health concerns
FoamLok B
FoamLok TDS
FoamSulate A
FoamSulate B
FoamSulate TDS
Heatlok A
Heatlok B
Heatlok Foam
Heatlok TDS
Honeywell patent
InsulBloc
InsulBloc TDS
LK-443
Niax 2
Niax MSDS
Niax TDS
Permax A
Permax A HPD
Permax B
Permax B HPD
Permax LEED
Permax TDS
PHT4
Polycat 46
ProSeal A
ProSeal B
ProSeal Foam
ProSeal TDS
PU foams
Same as Baysystems above
Specialty plastics
SPF
SPF Market
SPF Workbook
SPFA EPD
SPFA LCA
SprayTite A
SprayTite B
SprayTite TDS
StyroFoam B
StyroFoam TDS
Tiger A
Tiger B
Tiger Foam
Tiger TDS
Werner