Terrafoam Platinum 3000
Expanded Polystyrene Insulation with Graphite

An exciting new and environmentally advanced insulation technology from BASF, produced in Western Canada by Beaver Plastics

Product Description

TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000 with Graphite provides “Type 4” insulation performance without the green house gas (GHG) blowing agents that are used in extruded polystyrenes.  Using graphite instead of hydrofluoracarbons (HFC’s) enhances the thermal value of polystyrene without affecting global warning.   We believe TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000 to be a win-win for the environment, by using fewer natural resources for the same performance, and not contributing to global warming or harming the earth’s ozone layer.  TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000 is inert, hypoallergenic and 100% age-stable thermally efficient.

Applications

• Perimeter insulation for grade beams and foundation walls
• Under concrete slabs
• Above-grade cladding under stucco and siding
• Masonry Cavity Walls
• Roofs, flat and tapered slope-to-drain
• Coolers, freezers, and ice arenas
• Custom proprietary fabrications

Specification Classifications

Beaver Plastics has formulated TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000 from BASF NEOPOR polymer to closely meet the requirements in CAN/ULC S701 Type 4, and exceed the requirements for Type 3. There is not yet a Canadian or ASTM specification that formally addresses the characteristics of unique Neopor-based products like TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000. This new polymer produces a "tough" insulation board suitable for even heavy industrial construction use, while providing the highest R-value possible from a new environmentally efficient polymer.

Performance Properties

PHYSICAL PROPERTY	TERRAFOAM PLATINUM 3000	ASTM C578 Type IV	ASTM C578 Type IX	CAN/ULCS701 Type 2	CAN/ULCS701 Type 4
Compressive Strength	210 kPa	173 kPa	173 kPa	110 kPa	210 kPa
Thermal Resistance @  24°C	0.83 mcw/25 mm	.87 mcw/25 mm	.74 mcw/25 mm	.70 mcw/25 mm	.86 mcw/25 mm
Thermal Resistance @  5°C	0.87 mcw/25 mm		.81 mcw/25 mm
Flexural Strength	350 kPa	345 kPa	345 kPa	240 kPa	350 kPa
Water Absorption	2%	.3%	2%	4%	.7%
Vapour Permeance	130 Perms(M)	86 Perms(M)	143 Perms(M)	200 Perms(M)	60 Perms(M)