Kingspan EPS Insulation Boards are used as thermal insulation. The products comply with ASTM C578-19, for the Types listed in the table below:
Product Designation |
ASTM C578 Type |
Minimum Density
(pcf) |
Mendota, IL |
I (1.0) PW |
Type I |
0.90 |
I (0.95) RC |
Type I |
0.90 |
II (1.50) PW |
Type II |
1.35 |
IX (2.0) PW |
Type IX |
1.80 |
XI (0.75) PW |
Type XI |
0.70 |
XI (1.0) RC |
Type XI |
0.90 |
Rockford, MN |
I (1.0) PW |
Type I |
0.90 |
I (1.0) RC |
Type I |
0.90 |
II (1.5) PW |
Type II |
1.35 |
II (1.5) RC |
Type II |
1.35 |
VIII (1.25) PW |
Type VIII |
1.15 |
IX (2.0) PW |
Type IX |
1.80 |
IX (2.0) RC |
Type IX |
1.80 |
XIV (2.40) PW |
Type XIV |
2.40 |
Type I PW may be produced to meet requirements of ASTM E2430 for use with EIFS. The insulation boards shall be marked as follows:
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- Each board shall be marked with the Kingspan name and the name of the EIFS producer with which the boards will be used, with each board marked on at least one edge, and one board in each package marked on both faces.
- Insulation boards shall be packaged in plastic bags unless alternate means are approved by the EIFS manufacturer.
- Packaging must include the words “Certified to ASTM E2430”.
FLAME SPREAD CHARACTERISTICS (for EPS thicknesses up to 5 inches)
Test Standard |
Flame Spread Index |
Smoke Developed Index |
ASTM E84 |
25 or less |
450 or less |