Formalphen Insulation Foam
Class ‘O’ CFC Free Phenolic Foam
An Introduction to Formalphen
There are many insulation products in the market that meet all the existing performance
standards, but there is none that would meet all the standards set by Formalphen.
Pre-insulated ductwork and accessories
Phenolic slab panel
Insulation for rise floor panel, 600mm x 600 mm
Pipe section
Formalphen
Features
Closed Cell
Formalphen is produced with a closed cell structure in excess of 90%. This feature assures a product with an exceptionally low thermal conductivity(k-value). Formalphen’s closed cell structure limits any direct moisture absorption (and subsequent insulation failure), should a cold system’s vapour seal be damaged. This type of failure is a major weakness of open cell and fibrous systems.
Fire Resistant
Formalphen is a phenolic thermoset foam material which exhibits excellent fire performance. This foam achieved class ‘O’ requirement of building regulations when tested in accordance to BS476 part 5, 6, and 7, which are the safest rating possible.
Availability
Formalphen is produced in block foam and the cutting process is computer-controlled to ensure absolute accuracy for most complex shape specifications. We supply in a variety of densities like 40kg/m³, 60kg/m³, 80kg/m³ and 120kg/m³.
The combination of the above results means that the material meets the Class ‘O’ requirements of the Building Regulations.
Withstands Extreme Temperature
Formalphen is a phenolic thermoset foam material which exhibits excellent fire performance.
This foam achieved class ‘O” requirement of building regulations when tested in accordance to BS476
part 5, 6, 7, which are the safest rating possible.
Comparison of Formalphen Against
Some Common Insulation Materials
ADVANTAGES
Good fire resistance
Very low smoke emission
Low ‘K” value
Easy to handle
Excellent moisture resistance
High compression strength
Resistance to wicking
Low chlorine content
Durable
DISADVANTAGES
Upper temperature limit 120°C
ADVANTAGES
Reasonable low ‘K” value
Good moisture resistance
High compression strength
Resistance to wicking
DISADVANTAGES
High chlorine content
ADVANTAGES
Non-combustible
Resin bounded section
DISADVANTAGES
Poor moisture resistance
Absorbs oil and chemical leaks
Poor appearance when fitted
Irritating, unpleasant to work with
ADVANTAGES
Non-combustible
High-temperature limit
DISADVANTAGES
Poor moisture resistance
Absorbs oil and chemical leaks
High ‘K’ value
ADVANTAGES
Good moisture resistance
Cheap
DISADVANTAGES
Poor fire resistance
Melts and drips at 180°C
Poor chemical resistance
High smoke emission
ADVANTAGES
Clean and easy to fit
DISADVANTAGES
High ‘K’ value
Limited range of sizes and thickness
Used up to 105°C
Smoke emission
ADVANTAGES
Wide temperature range
Non-combustible
High compression strength
Water resistance
Chemical resistance
DISADVANTAGES
High ‘K’ value
Expensive
Poor moisture resista
Formalphen
ADVANTAGES
Good fire resistance
Very low smoke emission
Low ‘K” value
Easy to handle
Excellent moisture resistance
High compression strength
Resistance to wicking
Low chlorine content
Durable
DISADVANTAGES
Upper temperature limit 120°C
Polyurethane
ADVANTAGES
Reasonable low ‘K” value
Good moisture resistance
High compression strength
Resistance to wicking
DISADVANTAGES
High chlorine content
Fibreglass
ADVANTAGES
Non-combustible
Resin bounded section
DISADVANTAGES
Poor moisture resistance
Absorbs oil and chemical leaks
Poor appearance when fitted
Irritating, unpleasant to work with
Mineral Wool
ADVANTAGES
Non-combustible
High-temperature limit
DISADVANTAGES
Poor moisture resistance
Absorbs oil and chemical leaks
High ‘K’ value
Polystyrene
ADVANTAGES
Good moisture resistance
Cheap
DISADVANTAGES
Poor fire resistance
Melts and drips at 180°C
Poor chemical resistance
High smoke emission
Expanded Rubber
ADVANTAGES
Clean and easy to fit
DISADVANTAGES
High ‘K’ value
Limited range of sizes and thickness
Used up to 105°C
Smoke emission
Foam Glass
ADVANTAGES
Wide temperature range
Non-combustible
High compression strength
Water resistance
Chemical resistance
DISADVANTAGES
High ‘K’ value
Expensive
Poor moisture resista
Formalphen Application
Formalphen phenolic foam insulation products can be widely used in many applications, such as insulation and fire protection in the A/C ducting and ventilation systems in hotel, hospital, sports hall, high-rise buildings, steam-pipe lines and tank insulation; fire protection in the chemical and petrochemical industries; power station insulation; internal and external wall insulation; sandwich panels, fire doors; roof insulation, prefab modular panel housing and cold storage facilities, insulation, etc.
