Groupe Isolofoam manufactures Type 1, 2 and 3 expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards in accordance with CAN/ULC S701.1, and Type I, VIII, II, IX XIV in accordance with ASTM C578. These boards are used as thermal insulation for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction.
PRODUCT
CAN/ULC-S701.1
| Type 1 |
Type 2 |
Type 3 |
| Isopremium 100 |
Isolofoam Type 2 |
Isolofoam XHD300 |
| Isofoil |
Isolofoam HD160 |
Isolofoam XHD400 |
| Isolofoam Type 1 |
Isolofoam HD20 |
iFlexfoam 200 |
| Isopente Type 1 |
Iso R Plus premium |
iFlexfoam 300 |
| Isoshield 100 |
Isopremium 160 |
Isofoam Type 3 |
| Isoshield Premium 100 |
Isolofoam XHD200 |
Isorad V2 250 |
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iFlexfoam 160 |
Isorad V2 300 |
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Isoclad |
Isorad V2 300 R3-R5 |
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Isopremium 180 |
Isolofoam HD30 |
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Isorad |
Isolofoam HD40 |
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Isorad v2 160 |
Isolofoam 250 |
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Isofix 160 |
Isolofoam XHD250 |
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Isopente Type 2 |
Isolofoam XHD600 |
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Isobrace |
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Isoshield 160 |
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Isoshield Premium 180 |
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Isoflot |
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ASTM C578
| Type I |
Type VIII |
Type II |
Type IX |
Type XIV |
| Isolofoam Type 1 |
Isolofoam T8 |
Isolofoam T2 |
Isolofoam T9 |
XHD 400 |
| Isoshield 100 |
Isoshield 160 |
Isolofoam HD20 |
Isolofoam HD30 |
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| Isoshield Premium 100 |
Isoshield Premium 180 |
Isolofoam XHD200 |
Isolofoam XHD300 |
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| Isofoil |
Isoflot |
Iflexfoam 200 |
IFlexfoam 300 |
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| Isopente Type 1 |
Isolofoam HD160 |
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| Isopremium 100 |
Iso R Plus Premium |
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Isopremium 160 |
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IFlexfoam 160 |
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Isoclad XS |
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Isopremium 180 |
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Isorad |
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Isorad v2 160 |
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Isofix 160 |
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Isopente Type 2 |
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Isobrace |
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RATING
Physical Properties - CAN/ULC-S701.1
| Material Property |
Units |
Type 1 |
Type 2 |
Type 3 |
Water Vapour Permeance
Maximum |
ng /Pa•s•m² |
300 |
200 |
130 |
Thermal Resistance
Minimum |
m2•oC/W |
0.65 |
0.70 |
0.74 |
Dimensional Stability
Maximum |
% Linear Change |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
Flexural Strength
Minimum |
kPa |
170 |
240 |
300 |
Water Absorption
Maximum |
% by volume |
6.0 |
4.0 |
2.0 |
Compressive Resistance
Minimum |
kPa |
70 |
110 |
140 |
Limiting Oxygen Index
Minimum |
% |
24 |
24 |
24 |
Physical Properties - ASTM C578
| Material Property |
Units |
Type I |
Type II |
Type VIII |
Type IX |
Type XIV |
Product Density
Minimum |
pcf |
0.90 |
1.35 |
1.15 |
1.80 |
2.40 |
Thermal Resistance
Minimum |
Ft2•hr•oF/BTU |
3.60 |
4.00 |
3.80 |
4.20 |
4.2 |
Water Vapour Permeance
Maximum |
Perm |
5.0 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
Compressive Stress
Minimum |
psi (kPa) |
10 |
15 |
13 |
25 |
40 |
Flexural Strength
Minimum |
psi |
25 |
35 |
30 |
50 |
60 |
Dimensional Stability
Maximum |
% Linear Change |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Water Absorption
Maximum |
% By volume |
4.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Limiting Oxygen Index
Minimum |
% |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
Thermal Resistance for product made with BASF Neopor F5300 plus beads
| EPS TYPE |
MIMIMUM DENSITY |
R-VALUE |
ASTM C578 TYPE
I
VIII |
0.90 pcf
1.15 pcf |
At 75°F MEAN TEMP
4.7 ft²·h·F/BTU per inch
(0.82 m²·C/W per 25 mm) |
CAN/ULC-S701.1 TYPE
1
2 |
15 kg/m³
22 kg/m³ |
At 24°C MEAN TEMP
0.82 m²-C°/W per 25 mm
(4.7 ft²·h·F/BTU per inch) |
Thermal Resistance for product made with Nexkemia MT55L beads
| MIMIMUM DENSITY |
R-Value at 24°C Mean Temp |
17.9 kg/m³ (1.1 pcf)
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0.80 m²-C°/W per 25 mm
(4.6 ft²·h·F/BTU per inch) |
| 24.2 kg/m³ (1.5 pcf) |
0.81 m²-C°/W per 25 mm
(4.7 ft²·h·F/BTU per inch) |
Surface Burning Properties - CAN/ULC-S102.2 and ASTM E84 (UL 723)
ASTM E84 and UL 723 Flame Spread and Smoke Developed before floor ignition occurred:
| SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS |
Test Standard
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Flame Spread Classification |
Smoke Developed Classification |
| ASTM E84 and UL 723 |
25 or less |
450 or less |
ASTM E84 and UL 723 Flame Spread and Smoke Developed after floor ignition occurred:
| SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS |
Test Standard
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Flame Spread Classification |
Smoke Developed Classification |
| ASTM E84 and UL 723 |
200 |
Over 500 |
CAN/ULC-S102.2 Flame Spread and Smoke Developed after floor ignition occurred:
| SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS |
Test Standard
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Flame Spread Classification |
Smoke Developed Classification |
| CAN/ULC-S102.2 |
315 |
640 |
