Polyurethane insulation and its effects on the intensity of fire

Authors :: Mehaffey, J. R.
Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada. Rigid Polyurethane Foam Committee
Publication Year :: 1985
Publisher :: National Research Council of Canada. Institute for Research in Construction, 1985.
Abstract: Some of the potential fire hazards resulting from the use of foamed-plastic insulation in buildings are considered. Published literature indicates that if foamed plastic is protected on the room side, the hazards are diminished since the foam does not contribute directly to fire growth by spreading flames. When insulation is protected by a thermal barrier, it is found that both preflashover fire growth and post-flashover fire severity are not greatly affected by the insulation.<br />Reprinted from: Proceedings of the Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada's 6th Annual Rigid Polyurethane Foam Committee Fall General Meeting and Conference, 11-13 September, 1985, Hull, Quebec, paper no. 9<br />Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada's 6th Annual Rigid Polyurethane Foam Committee Fall General Meeting and Conference, 11-13 September, 1985, Hull, Quebec, Canada