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Polyisocyanurate Physical Properties


Physical Properties1 ASTM Method English Units2 Metric Units2
Density3 D 1622 2.1 lb/ft3 33.64 kg/m3
Compressive Strength D 1621        
  Parallel to Rise (Thickness)   26 lb/in2 179 kPa
  Perpendicular to Rise (Width)   29 lb/in2 200 kPa
Shear Strength: Parallel and Perpendicular C 273 27 lb/in2 187 kPa
Shear Modulus C 273 346 lb/in2 2386 kPa
Tensile Strength: Parallel and Perpendicular D 1623 33 lb/in2 228 kPa
Flexural Strength: Parallel and Perpendicular C 203 54 lb/in2 372 kPa
Flexural Modulus C 203 864 lb/in2 5957 kPa
Closed Cell Content D 2856 >95 % >95 %
Buoyancy   TBD lb/ft3 TBD kg/m3
Water Absorption C 272 0.24 % by volume 0.24 % by volume
Water Vapor Permeance E 96 2.33 perm-inch 3.40 ng/Pa · s · m
Service Temperature3   -297 to +300 °F -183 to +149 °C
Dimensional Stability4,5 D 2126        
  @ -40°F (-40°C), 7 days: Length   < +0.1 % Change < +0.1 % Change
  Volume   < +0.1 % Change < +0.1 % Change
  @ 158°F (70°C)/97% RH, 7 days: Length   <+1.0 % Change <+1.0 % Change
  Volume   <+2.0 % Change <+2.0 % Change
  @ 212°F (100°C), 7 days: Length   <+0.6 % Change <+0.6 % Change
  Volume   <+1.0 % Change <+1.0 % Change
Thermal Conductivity / Resistance C 518        
  K-Factor Initial (after 10 days) C 518 0.15 Initial   0.022 Initial W /m · °C
  K-Factor Aged (after 6 months) C 518 0.18 BTU · in/hr · ft2· °F 0.026 W /m · °C
  R-Factor Aged C 518 5.6 hr · ft2 · °F/BTU 0.99 m2 · °C/W
Surface Burning Characteristics6   UL Rating   FM Rating  
  Flame Spread @ 4" (10 cm) E 84 25   25  
  Smoke Development @ 4" (10cm) E 85 195   130  
  Hot Surface C 411 Pass   Pass  

Properties are provided courtesy of Dyplast Products, LLC, for their ISO-C1 product at 2 lb/ft3 density.

1. All properties are measured at 70°F – 75°+ unless otherwise indicated and all test values from independent certified testing laboratories.

2. These are nominal values obtained from representative product samples, and are subject to normal manufacturing variances.
3. Average value through the foam cross section of tested sample.
4.   Above 300°F, discoloration and charring will occur, resulting in an increased K-Factor in the discolored area. ISO-C1 will not melt, however, and will maintain integrity.
5. Frequent and severe thermal cycling can produce dimensional changes significantly greater than those listed here. Special design considerations must be made in systems subject to severe cycling.
6. This numerical flame spread data is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.


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