ICYNENE LD-R-50™

Store: Icynene Inc.   

ICYNENE LD-R-50™ delivers ideal R-value and air-sealing in one step.

The right insulation can significantly impact the sustainability of homes and buildings.  What makes ICYNENE LD-R-50™ the right insulation?

ICYNENE LD-R-50™ delivers high-performance solutions for efficient building envelopes, thermal comfort and a healthy indoor environment – all of which are integral components of green building. 

Renewable Content - New ICYNENE LD-R-50™ uses castor oil to reduce reliance on petroleum-based polyol, offering a high-performance, eco-conscious option.  For every kilogram (2.2 lbs) of castor oil produced in place of petroleum-based polyol, there is a reduction of nearly 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lbs) of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) to the atmosphere.

100% water blown. It does not contain synthetic blowing agents such as HFCs that are often used in other spray foam products and are considered to have very high Global Warming Potential (GWP) gases.

No PBDEs.  This is considered a harmful flame retardant that can compromise the health of building occupants. ICYNENE LD-R-50™ is a Class 1 fire rated product without the use of PBDEs.

Superior air-sealing capabilities.  ICYNENE LD-R-50™ locks out dust, allergens and pollutants from entering the building creating a healthier indoor environment.  Creating a superior air-seal in just one step, ICYNENE LD-R-50™ also minimizes the use of excess sealing materials which would otherwise be required when using conventional insulation such as fiberglass.

Up to 50% energy savings.  ICYNENE LD-R-50™ air-seals and can help reduce energy use and costs by as much as 50%.  In turn, it helps reduce the production of greenhouse gases like Carbon Dioxide by thousands of tones a year.¹

Real R-value.  ICYNENE LD-R-50™ maintains its performance (doesn't sag or settle) with no loss of R-value over time.  It provides total thermal comfort today and for years to come, while conventional insulation can deteriorate as time passes and may no longer perform as it did when initially installed.  Selecting products that provide longevity, like ICYNENE LD-R-50™, can potentially eliminate the need for the installation/re-installation of additional material in the future.

Helping Projects Gain Green Certification

LEED for Homes and Commercial Buildings - ICYNENE LD-R-50™ qualifies for credits in the following categories:  Energy & Atmosphere, Innovation & Design, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

NAHB National Green Building Program - ICYNENE LD-R-50™ contributes up to 231 points in the following categories: Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Additional Practices.

¹By achieving 40% energy savings, a home with natural gas heating and an average monthly gas bill of $110 could reduce emissions by as much as 4,000 lbs.

Icynene Inc. works with builders and remodelers to deliver Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient^® environments through its line of light density, open-cell insulation and air barrier products that are 100% water-blown, HFC-free and PBDE-free. 

Its latest innovation, ICYNENE LD-R-50™, is a renewable-based insulation that is responsibly made with 100% natural castor oil.  The product has achieved the following designations:

- ICYNENE LD-R-50™ exceeds renewable content requirements, which has been determined via testing in accordance with ASTM D 6866

- ICYNENE LD-R-50™ is the first product to receive a Verification of Attributes Report (VAR) from the ICC-ES-SAVE™ Program for exceeding minimum requirements for bio-based content in its finished form

- The castor oil used in ICYNENE LD-R-50™ is considered a ‘rapidly renewable material' as per the USGBC's definition, requiring a 10-year or less re-growth timeframe

- ICYNENE LD-R-50™ meets the minimum renewable content requirements set forth by the USDA BioPreferred^SM program

- ICYNENE LD-R-50™ meets VOC emission requirements which classify it as an Environmentally Preferable Product (CHPS EQ 2.2 Section 01350 Compliant)

Technical Data:

HFC's, VOC's ^[1]..........................................none

PBDE's.......................................................none

Renewable Content (ASTM D 6866)...............>7%

Environmentally Preferable Product:

CHPS E.Q. 2.2/Section 01350 Compliant    passed^[2] for use in schools

                 (CA/DHS/EHLB/R-174)

Flame Spread^[3] (ASTM E 84).......................<25

Smoke Development (ASTM E 84)................<450

Fuel Contribution (ASTM E 84)......................zero

Oxygen Index (ASTM D 2863).......................23 (will not sustain a flame)

Density (ASTM D 1622)................................0.5 lb/ ft³

Thermal Performance (ASTM C 518)..............R 3.7 per inch

        Heat flow reduction through 1"...............75%

        Heat flow reduction through 3.5"............93%

        Heat flow reduction through 5.5"............95%

        Heat flow reduction through 10".............98%

Air Permeance (ASTM E 283).......................<0.02 L/s-m² @75 Pa for 3.0"

Vapor Permeance (ASTM E 96)....................17 perms or 1005 ng/(Pa.s.m²) @ 2"

Unvented Attic/ Crawlspace

Fire Test (SWRI 99-02)................................15 inches in roof deck bare, 

                                                                  6 inches in walls with ignition barrier

Food source for mold (ASTM C 1338)............None