U.S. Updates XPS Aged R-Value Rule
With growing recognition of aged R-value for some foam plastics and the use of updated test methods to account for long-term R-value, the U.S. Federal…
thermal insulation
Closed-cell Insulation System Reduces Unwanted Noise
Shannon Reusable Acoustic Blanket Insulation covers axial fan housings on a rooftop at University of Pittsburgh Medical Campus, reducing noise by up to 6dBA. Shannon…
BASF and Aspen Aerogels Sign Addendum to Its Supply Agreement
BASF SE (BASF) and Aspen Aerogels Inc. (Aspen) has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with the signing of an addendum to their supply…
ASTM International Thermal Insulation Committee Presents the Award of Merit
The ASTM International committee on thermal insulation (C16) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to David W. Yarbrough of…
Dow Plans to Construct Extruded Polystyrene Manufacturing Facility
The Dow Chemical Company announces its plans to construct a manufacturing facility to be located in Burley, Idaho. The facility will be operated by Dow…
BASF Offers Expandable Polystyrene With Polymeric Flame Retardant Material
As a commitment to the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of its customers, BASF only offers its expandable polystyrene (EPS) with the polymeric flame retardant (PolyFR)….