SMART (PIR) Panels V/s Phenolic Foam
| PROPERTIES | SMART PIR PANELS | PHENOLIC FOAM | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | 80 Micron Embossed Aluminium Foil | 25 Micron Aluminium Foil | Higher thickness, thus more impact resistant. |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.019 W/m.K | 0.022 W/m.K | Lower is Better |
| Water Vapour Transmission | 0.00 | 1.15 ng.N.s | Lower is Better |
| Water Absorption | 0.03% | More than 1.9% | Lesser is better |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 150oC | -20 to 90oC | More service temperature of PIR. |
| Apparent Closed Cell | More than 95% | Upto 90% | Higher is Better |
| Fire Propagation Properties | BS 476, Part 6, Class 0 | BS 476, Part 6, Class 0 | SMART PIR Panels have better fire retardant properties |
| Flame Spread As Per ASTM E 84 | Less | More | Lesser is Better |
| Weight | 1.1+0.1 Kg/m3 | 1.3+0.1 Kg/m3 | PIR is Light Weight |
| Product Life | More | Less | SMART PIR Panels have more product life. |
| Effect of Fire | Charred Surface | Cracks are seen on Fire | - |
| Maximum Allowable wind Velocity | Upto 35 m/s | Upto 25 m/s | - |