Non-Combustible: FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation

Did you know that insulation materials can offer more than thermal performance? Among their other characteristics is the role they can play in fire safety.

FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation does not burn and does not contribute to fire spread. It does not release smoke or toxic gases, nor produce flaming droplets which can cause injury and contribute to fire development.

The melting point of FOAMGLAS® insulation is in excess of 1,000°C (for thicknesses of 80mm and above, when tested to DIN 4102-17), and a large part of its core mass remains after 90 minutes. When FOAMGLAS® is exposed to fire, vitrification of the surface takes place and effectively forms a hard ‘protective layer’.

The structure of FOAMGLAS® means it absorbs no liquid, and can be used in a diverse range of industrial applications, including jet fire protection, hydrocarbon fire protection and fire wall penetrations.

Read more about fire safety here.