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Mineral Fiber Batt Insulation

MasterFormat 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

This information reflects our best understanding of product composition in 2015.

Mineral fibers are manufactured by spinning a molten mixture of rock wool (derived from igneous rocks such as basalt) and slag wool (derived from blast furnace slag from the steel industry) into fine fibers. An atomized binder (commonly urea...

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Mineral fibers are manufactured by spinning a molten mixture of rock wool (derived from igneous rocks such as basalt) and slag wool (derived from blast furnace slag from the steel industry) into fine fibers. An atomized binder (commonly urea phenol-formaldehyde) is sprayed onto the fibers as they settle onto a conveyor belt in layers to form an insulation batt. When the batt has reached the desired thickness, it is conveyed into an oven to cure. A vapor barrier can be applied to the mineral fiber batt with an adhesive; however, this was found on only one of the mineral fiber batts in this survey and is not included in this profile. Mineral fiber batt insulation is a thermal insulation product that has high heat resistance, inherent resistance to fungal, mold, and mildew growth, and is water-repellant. It has a high insulating value and also acts as a good acoustical barrier. Because of its high heat resistance, it is sometimes used as a passive fire barrier. Mineral fiber batts are installed by cutting the batt to fit the wall cavity. Friction then holds the batt in place until drywall is installed.

Name % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
Mineral Wool, biosoluble and/or with alkaline oxide and alkali earth oxide content ≤ 18 % by weight
65997-17-3
94.91% fiber base Subscribe to view
Urea, polymer with formaldehyde and phenol
25104-55-6
5.00% binder Subscribe to view
Name % Weight Part % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
Mineral Wool, biosoluble and/or with alkaline oxide and alkali earth oxide content ≤ 18 % by weight
65997-17-3
94.91% 94.91% fiber base Subscribe to view
Urea, polymer with formaldehyde and phenol
25104-55-6
5.00% 5.00% binder Subscribe to view

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Habitable Resources (2)

Habitable Resources for Product
TYPE TITLE
Tool Insulation Product Guidance
Report Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient: A Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials

Sources

Sources for Common Product Data
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Armstrong Patent
ATSDR Synthetic Vitreous Fibers
CA E Codes
CDC
ComfortBatt
EcoBatt
EPA
Guardian MSDS
Guardian MSDS
IARC Monograph Man-made Vitreous Fibers
ICAA Bulletin
Insulation Institute
JM Min-Wool MSDS
JM Temp-Control MSDS
Knauf LEED
Knauf MSDS
Knauf Patent 1
Knauf Patent 2
Manson MSDS
NAIMA EPD
NAIMA Overview
NIA
NIA 2
NIH
NIST
Owens Corning Patent
Phenolic resins as binders:
Rockwool Patent
Roxul MSDS
Siddique
Thermafiber 2
Thermafiber MSDS
ToxStrategies2011
UltraBatt
USG