Specification

1. PRODUCT NAME
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation
2. MANUFACTURER
The Dow Chemical Company
Dow Building Solutions
200 Larkin Center, 1605 Joseph Drive
Midland, MI 48674
1-866-583-BLUE (2583)
Fax [phone]
dowbuildingsolutions.com
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Basic Use
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation is a two-
component, quick-cure polyurethane foam
that fills cavities, penetrations, cracks and
expansion joints. Unlike one-component
foam, FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation is a
chemically cured foam, significantly reducing
curing time.
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation dispenses,
expands and becomes tack-free in seconds.
The product will skin over in 30–40 seconds
and will be completely cured in minutes.*
The Class-A rating (flame spread of 25 or less) of
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation allows its use in
a wide range of interior and exterior industrial,
commercial, institutional and residential
settings. Check with local codes prior to use. If
used in an exterior setting, a coating must be
applied for ultraviolet (UV) protection.
Sizes
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation is typically sold
as a complete 42 lb (FROTH-PAK
™
210) portable
kit that includes pressurized “A” and “B”
cylinders, plus dispensing gun/hose assembly
and accessories. FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation
is also available in refillable, returnable
cylinders for commercial applications
requiring a large amount of foam. See Table 1
for yield and size information.
(1) The theoretical yield has become an industry standard for identifying certain sizes of two-component kits. Theoretical yield calculations are
performed in perfect laboratory conditions, without taking into account the loss of blowing agent or the variations in application methods and types.
* Actual cure time will depend on temperature, foam
thickness, the specific nozzle used, etc.
TABLE 1: SIZES AND THEORETICAL YIELDS FOR FROTHPAK
™
FOAM INSULATION
Product Theoretical Yield,
(1)
board ft
Kits
FROTHPAK
™
210 210
FROTHPAK
™
650 650
Refillable Cylinders
FROTHPAK
™
17 (gal) 2,150
FROTHPAK
™
27 (gal) 3,480
FROTHPAK
™
60 (gal) 7,160
FROTHPAK
™
120 (gal) 16,110
FROTHPAK
™
350 (gal) 45,820
FROTHPAK
™
Foam Insulation
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Applicable Standards
ASTM International
• C203 – Standard Test Methods for Breaking
Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type
Thermal Insulation
• C273 – Standard Test Method for Shear
Properties of Sandwich Core Materials
• C518 – Standard Test Method for Steady-
State Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
• D1621 – Standard Test Method for
Compressive Properties of Rigid
Cellular Plastics
• D1622 – Standard Test Method for Apparent
Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
• D1623 – Standard Test Method for Tensile
and Tensile Adhesion Properties of Rigid
Cellular Plastics
• D2842 – Standard Test Method for Water
Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics
• E96 – Standard Test Methods for Water
Vapor Transmission of Materials
• E283 – Standard Test Method for
Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and
Doors Under Specified Pressure Dierences
Across the Specimen
• E2178 – Standard Test Method for Air
Permeance of Building Materials
Physical Properties
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation exhibits the
typical properties and characteristics indicated
in Table 2 when tested as represented.
Fire Information
Cured FROTH-PAK
™
foam is combustible and
will burn if exposed to open flame or sparks
from high-energy sources. Do not expose to
temperatures above 240°F.
Code Compliances
FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation complies with
the following codes:
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
Classified, see Classification Certificate R7813
• National Fire Protection Association –
per NFPA 286 testing, can be left exposed
in non-fire-resistant-rated roof/wall
junctures, maximum 6" high and 2" deep
(unlimited width)
Contact your Dow sales representative or
local authorities for state and local building
code requirements and related acceptances.
5. INSTALLATION
Complete operating instructions are provided
with each FROTH-PAK
™
Foam Insulation
purchase. Read all information and cautions
before application. Note: Avoid overfilling
restricted spaces. Chemicals exert force
during reaction, and expansion of foam may
result in substrate deformation.
PRODUCT INFORMATION | United States | COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL