Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth with ECOSE® Technology

• Data Sheet

Description

Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth with ECOSE Technology is a thermal and acoustical insulation product bonded with ECOSE Technology.

Color

ECOSE Technology gives the product its unique brown color.

ECOSE Technology

ECOSE Technology is a revolutionary new binder chemistry that makes Knauf Insulation products even more sustainable than ever. It is based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials rather than nonrenewable petroleum-based chemicals traditionally used in fiber glass insulation products. ECOSE Technology reduces binder embodied energy and does not contain phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors.

Application

Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth with ECOSE Technology is a versatile product for thermal and acoustical applications such as office partitions, ceiling panels, interior panels and sound baffles.

Features and Benefits

Density and Size Availability

Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth with ECOSE Technology is available in the densities and sizes required by panel and ceiling manufacturers. Special items not shown on the price and data sheet can be made based on our process capability.

Surface Smoothness

One surface is smooth which allows for flatness and uniformity.

Precision Tolerances

Tolerances are +/- 1/16" (1.59 mm) for thickness and +/- 1/8" (3.18 mm)for width and length.

Fabrication

The board is suitable for machining.

Noise Reduction

Excellent sound absorption characteristics, an important benefit for today’s office and interiors.

Indoor Air Quality

Certified for indoor air quality as a low emitting product by The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to both the GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM and the more stringent GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM standard.

Sustainability

• Carbon-negative - meaning: Knauf insulation products used for thermal insulating purposes recover the energy that it took to make them in just hours or a few days, depending on the application. Once installed, the product continues to save energy and reduce carbon generation as long as it is in place.
• Fiber glass insulation with ECOSE Technology contains three primary ingredients:

Sand, one of the world’s most abundant and renewable resources

Post-consumer recycled bottle glass

ECOSE Technology which reduces binder embodied energy by up to 70%

Packaging

Available on pallets and in cartons. See Packaging table below.

Specification Compliance

In U.S.:

• ASTM C 612; Type IA and Type IB
• GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM Certification
• California Title 24
• HH-I-558C; Form A, Class 1 and Class 2
• NFPA 90A and 90B

In Canada:

• CAN/ULC S102-M88
• CGSB 51-GP-10M

Technical Data

Surface Burning Characteristics (UL Classified)

Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, CAN/ULC S102-M88, NFPA 90A and 90B, NFPA 255 and UL 723.

Temperature Range (ASTM C 411)

Operating temperatures from 0°F to 450°F (-18°C to 232°C) up to 4" product thickness

Corrosiveness (ASTM C 665)

Does not accelerate corrosion on steel, copper or aluminum.

Corrosion (ASTM C 1617)

The corrosion rate in mils/yr will not exceed that of the 1 ppm chloride solution.

Shrinkage (ASTM C 356)

Less than 0.3% linear shrinkage.

Mold Growth (ASTM C 1338

Does not promote growth.

Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104)

Less than 5% by weight.

Odor (ASTM C 1304)

Not objectionable.

Low Emitting

Certified for indoor air quality as a low emitting product by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

Product Availability

1. Stock items are listed. The remainder of the product line is made-to-order.

2. Acoustical Board Smooth is skidded smooth on one side except for 1/2" thick which is bisected

as noted below.

3. Product tolerances:+/- 1/16" (1.59 mm) thickness; +/- 1/8" (3.18 mm) width and length.

4. It is recommended that Acoustical Board Smooth be sampled and evaluated prior to ordering.

5. For requirements not listed, contact your Knauf Insulation sales representative.

Fiber Glass and Mold

Fiber glass insulation will not sustain mold growth. However, mold can grow on almost any material when it becomes wet and contaminated. Carefully inspect any insulation that has been exposed to water. If it shows any sign of mold it must be discarded. If the material is wet but shows no evidence of mold, it should be dried rapidly and thoroughly. If it shows signs of facing degradation from wetting, it should be replaced. Air handling insulation used in the air stream must be discarded if exposed to water.

Notes

The chemical and physical properties of Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth with ECOSE Technology represent typical average values determined in accordance with accepted test methods. The data is subject to normal manufacturing variations. The data is supplied as a technical service and is subject to change without notice. References to numerical flame spread ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions. Check with your Knauf Insulation sales representative to assure information is current.

Knauf Acoustical Board Smooth Insulation with ECOSE Technology products are certified for indoor air quality as a low emitting product by The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to both the GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM and the more stringent GREENGUARD for Children and SchoolsSM standard. www.greenguard.org. The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS (ASTM C 423, Type A Mounting)

FORMS AVAILABLE

PACKAGING AVAILABLE