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KORFIL Hi-R® Physical Characteristics

Independent laboratory-tests show compliance with Model Building Code, Factory Mutual, Federal, and ASTM material requirements.

Further, Hi-R inserts raw material has been system-tested to establish compliance with prescriptive applications permitted by code and insurance authorities.

Test results, sources and code/insurance references are summarized below.

SECTION I

Material Requirements--Federal Specification HH-I-524C; ASTM Standard C578-95

Property Test Procedure Allowable Value Test Value Laboratory and Report Reference
Dimensional Stability ASTM D2126 2.0% Max 0.55% Max US Testing #82252
Oxygen Index ASTM D2863 24.0% Min 27.9% US Testing #83138
Water Vapor Transmission ASTM C355 Type I-5% Max
Type II-3.5% Max		 1.71%
1.27%		 US Testing #82355
US Testing #82355
Thermal Resistance-75* ASTM C518 Type I-3.6 Min
Type II-4.0 Min		 3.85
4.08		 Dynatech #BWC-4
Dynatech #BWC-4
Thermal Resistance-40* ASTM C518 Not Specified Type I-4.18
Type II-4.45		 Dynatech #BWC-4
Dynatech #BWC-4

SECTION II

Material Requirements--Model Building Code

  1. Surface Burning Characteristics
    1. Code References
      BOCA Basic Building Code - ASTM E84
      ICBO Uniform Building Code - UBC Standard 42-1
      SBCC Standard Building Code - ASTM E84
    2. Allowable Code Values
      Flame Spread - 75 maximum (general applications)
      Flame Spread - 25 maximum (special applications)
      Smoke Development - 450 maximum
    3. Compliance Tests--UL Surface Burning Classification - File #R5817, Project 83 NK12178
      Maximum density - 2.0 pcf
      Maximum thickness - 5"
      Surface flame spread - 5
      Smoke development - 25
  2. BTU Content, Fuel Potential
    1. Code References
      BOCA Basic Building Code - no reference
      ICBO Uniform Building Code - UBC Standard 17-2 (NFPA #259)
      SBCC Southern Building Code - Specified without test procedure
    2. Allowable Code Values
      ICBO Uniform Building Code
      1. Backerboard - 2,000 BTU per sq. ft. maximum at 1/2 inch thickness
      2. Exterior walls requiring incombustible insulaton 6,000 BTU per sq. ft. maximum
      SBCC Standard Building Code
      1. Backerboard - 2,000 BTU per sq. ft. maximum at 1/2 inch thickness
    3. Compliance tests - UL Inc. Test #R5817/83 NK 4864
      Density
      (PCF) Thickness BTU/Sq.Ft.
      1 1/2" 736
      1 1-3/8" 2,000
      1 4" 6,000
      1.5 1" 2,208
      2.0 1" 2,944
  3. Ignition Temperature
    1. Code References
      BOCA Basic Building Code - ASTM D1929
      ICBO Uniform Buiding Code - UBC Standard #52-3 (ASTM D1929)
      SBCC Standard Building Code - Specified without test reference
    2. Allowable Code Values
      ICBO Uniform Building Code - 650°F Minimum self-ignition temperature
    3. Compliance Tests - U.S. Testing Report #A-44318
      Flash Ignition Temperature - 610°F
      Self-Ignition Temperature - 850°F

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