VORATHERM™ CN Series – Anticipating Market Trends & Meeting Stringent Fire Standards
The growing influence of sustainable building initiatives is driving the demand for construction materials that contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings, helping to reduce their carbon footprint. At the same time, both national regulations and insurance companies have become more stringent regarding fire performance of insulation materials.
Dow developed an innovative PIR technology, the VORATHERM™ CN Series. VORATHERM rigid foams, which are based on advanced formulation and material science know-how, are designed to address specific manufacturers’ requirements in terms of foam physical properties, processability and fire properties. The systems address the growing demand of PIR foam insulated panels by keeping high productivity, good processability and overall durability in panel end-use applications.
VORATHERM™ Systems are a versatile solution for the construction industry:
- Excellent fire properties
- Good thermal insulation
- Balanced processability
- Remarkable panel durability
VORATHERM™ Systems – A Broad Range of Options
The chart below indicates processability requirements and performance levels associated with the VORATHERM CN Series.
| Typical Certification | VORATHERM™ CN 600 | VORATHERM™ CN 700 | VORATHERM™ CN 800 |
| Reaction to Fire* | Euroclass B-s2,d0 | Euroclass B-s2,d0, FM 4880, ASTM E-84 Class I | Euroclass B-s2,d0, LPS 1181 |
| Resistance to Fire* | EI-15 | - | EI-30/60 |
| Typical Processability | |||
| Temperature of Conveyor (°C) | 40 - 50 | 50 - 60 | 60 - 65 |
| US Values (°F) | 105 - 120 | 120 - 140 | 140 - 150 |
| Adhesive Layer | Not Required | Available on Request | Available on Request |
| Typical Thermal Insulation Values | |||
| Initial Lambda mW/(mK) at 10°C | 18-20 | ||
| US Units [Btu in/(ft2h°F)} at 10°C | 0.125-0.139 | ||
*Numerical flame spread or fire classification are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
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Contact your Dow technical sales representative to learn more about the VORATHERM™ CN Series or to request a trial at your site.
When Working with Dow
When you work with Dow, you have access to an established heritage of cutting-edge expertise in polyurethanes. This in-depth application know-how is available in a vast network of systems houses across the globe.
A committed supplier to sandwich panel producers, Dow’s dedicated and skilled technical sales representatives will be working with you from the moment your need arises. They will provide you with support throughout the whole implementation and certification process, helping you to remain competitive in a fast-paced market environment.