The following product specifications for TRIPOLYMER^® brand insulations will assist the specifier, architect, and engineer in preparing their insulation specifications.
NOTE: TRIPOLYMER^® is a proprietary product which is not a polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, urea-formaldehyde, or expanded polystyrene product.   It does not contain any petrochemicals, adhesives, CFC's / HCFC's, or fire retardant chemicals.   TRIPOLYMER^®, when exposed to intense heat or flame, does NOT drip or produce smoke.

• Product Specification

• Product Description

• Installation

• Thermal Stability

• Product Testing

• Thermal Resistance

  • Thermal Resistance in CMU (Hollow core cement block) construction

FOR TRIPOLYMER^® FOAM-IN-PLACE INSULATION WALL AND OTHER CAVITY INSULATION.

A.  MANUFACTURING
Foam-in-place insulation shall be TRIPOLYMER^® CMU or TRIPOLYMER^® 105 manufactured by C.P. Chemical Company.  Both the A component (resin) and B component (catalyst) shall bear the manufacturing lot #, date and product descriptions.

B.  MATERIAL
The foam-in-place TRIPOLYMER^® system shall consist of the A component (resin) and B component (catalyst) supplied by C.P. Chemical.  Thickness shall be in accordance with architectural drawings.  The insulation shall have the following physical properties:
             1.  Density of .8 - 1.3 lb/ft.³
             2.  Compressive Strength 3 - 10 psi.
             3.  Fire Characteristics ASTM E-84
                       Flame Spread     5
                       Smoke                  0
                       Fuel                       0
             4.  Thermal Conductivity C-177. @ 74º F
                  K factor of 0.219 BTU in/hr - ft² F
             5.  Water Vapor Transmission ASTM C - 355
                  Permeability - perms-in 15.5 to 16.9
             6.  Fire Hour Rating ASTM E-119 - as per specific wall design

C.  INSTALLATION
Materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions through equipment manufactured by C.P. Chemical and by a factory trained/certified insulation contractor with a current certification card.

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TRIPOLYMER^® products are phenolic-based methylene linked synthetic polymers.  They are made exclusively by C.P Chemical Company, Inc.  Both the chemical and equipment are patented products. The TRIPOLYMER^® system consists of two components: an aqueous resin solution (A) and foaming agent/ catalyst (B).  These materials are ratioed together with compressed air in specially engineered metering and pumping equipment.

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TRIPOLYMER^® can be installed in any cavity through 5/8" - 2" holes or sprayed into new stud construction.  Initial set takes approximately 10 - 30 seconds.  Final curing is within 48 - 72 hrs., depending upon thickness.  TRIPOLYMER^® is a cold-setting process independent of ambient temperatures.  There is no further expansion once the foam leaves the delivery hose.

TRIPOLYMER^® is installed by C.P. Chemical's network of certified insulation applicators.   Specially engineered equipment has been designed by C.P. Chemical Company for the application of TRIPOLYMER^® insulation and are required in the installation of the foam.

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There is no thermal degradation or reduction in R value over time with TRIPOLYMER^® products.  Most polyisocyanurates, polyurethane, and expanded polystyrenes degrade over time, resulting in lower R values.

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TRIPOLYMER^® is an excellent product for continuous process manufacturing and original equipment manufacturers.  Computerized equipment for in-plant installations of TRIPOLYMER^® is available.  This equipment can be adapted for a number of OEM purposes.  For additional information please contact C.P. Chemical.

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1. R value means resistance to heat flow.  The higher the R value the greater the insulating power.  For exact R values at varying thickness please consult C.P. Fact Sheet.
2.  This numerical flame spread is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this  or any other material under actual fire conditions.
3.  Test procedure by Federal Hazardous Substances Act. 
4.  Additional test data and time/temp curve on wall designs available upon request.

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(Values in 'R')

Tripolymer® Foam utilized in CMU construction
Exposed block both sides, values higher with lighter density aggregate and lower with heaver density aggregate
Call C.P. Chemical for info on a specific block density. All calculations below are taken from the National Concrete Masonry Association TEK Sheet # 101

(Values in 'R')
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