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Phenolic Foam
Rigid cellular foam insulation
Phenolic foam is a rigid cellular foam insulation material whose polymer structure comes from the poly-condensation of phenol. It is a closed cell, non-flammable rigid insulation foam. In contact with fire it turns dark brown and keeps its shape, and it does not emit toxic fumes or gases.
- 35 - 40 kg/m³Density range
- -196°C to 130°CTemperature range
- 0.017 W/m·KThermal conductivity
Ex-stock at Vatva GIDC (Ahmedabad) and Jetpar Road (Morbi). The datasheet and test certificates come with every dispatch.
Where Phenolic Foam is used
10 common applications. Not sure it suits your duty? Send us the operating temperature and we will tell you.
- 01Under deck and over deck roof insulation
- 02Pipe and duct insulation
- 03Suspended ceilings and partitions for commercial complexes, residential buildings and hospitals
- 04Vessels and pipelines in petrochemical, fertiliser, chemical and pharmaceutical plants and refineries
- 05Cold storage and refrigeration rooms
- 06Life saving equipment such as life jackets, buoyancy blocks and other marine equipment
- 07Refrigerated rail, road and marine containers
- 08High altitude shelters
- 09Ship insulation
- 10HVAC in universities, medical facilities, offices, airports, underground railway terminals, cinema halls and public arcades
Technical characteristics
Values as given in the product datasheet.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 35 to 40 kg/m³ |
| Cell structure | Closed cell |
| Thickness | Pipe: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 mm |
| Dimensions | Block: 1 m L x 0.5 m W, 4' x 2' |
| Colour | Light green |
| Facing | Kraft paper / aluminium foil / glass cloth / glass mat / decorative paper and laminates |
| Temperature range | -196°C to 130°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.017 W/m·K |
| Compressive strength | 175 |
| Water vapour absorption | 2% by volume |
| Water vapour transmission | 2% |
| Fire properties | Surface spread of flame: Class 1 / fire propagation: Class "O" |
| Minimum oxygen index | 47% |
| Maximum smoke emission | Less than 5% |
Phenolic Foam datasheetPDF, 287 KB, sent to your inbox. Full technical values, sizes and applications.
Why specify Phenolic Foam
11 reasons it earns its place on site.
Exceptionally low thermal conductivity (K = 0.017 W/m·K)
Wide service range for different insulation applications
Cost effective: lower thickness can be used
Fire resistant, not easily ignitable
No smoke emission in case of fire
Self extinguishing properties
Low water vapour absorption
Keeps humidity under control
Corrosion and chemical resistant
Does not emit toxic gases
Does not nourish mould and fungal growth
Services that use this product
We supply Phenolic Foam on its own, or fit it as part of these services with our own crews.
Questions, answered.
The ones we get most about Phenolic Foam. Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp and an estimator will reply.
What temperature can Phenolic Foam take?
Temperature range: -196°C to 130°C, as per the datasheet. Tell us your operating temperature and we will confirm the right grade before we quote.
What sizes and grades does Phenolic Foam come in?
Thickness: Pipe: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 mm; Dimensions: Block: 1 m L x 0.5 m W, 4' x 2'; Density: 35 to 40 kg/m³. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us and we will check what the manufacturer can make.
Where is Phenolic Foam used?
Typical uses: under deck and over deck roof insulation; pipe and duct insulation; suspended ceilings and partitions for commercial complexes, residential buildings and hospitals; vessels and pipelines in petrochemical, fertiliser, chemical and pharmaceutical plants and refineries.
Can SGPL supply and install Phenolic Foam?
Yes. We supply it on its own, or our own crews install it as part of our cold insulation, HVAC insulation and underdeck insulation work. That starts with a site visit and a written specification, and ends with a joint measurement at handover.
Is Phenolic Foam in stock, and do you send a datasheet?
We hold Phenolic Foam at our Vatva GIDC (Ahmedabad) and Morbi stockyards. You can download the datasheet on this page, and we can send the test certificate with the dispatch. Send your enquiry before 4 pm and you will usually hear back the same working day.
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