XPS - Snowman Cooler

EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION

The greatest factor in determining how insulation will perform in cold storage is how well it holds up to moisture. At Snowman Cooler we use extruded polystyrene (XPS) freezer and cooler insulation instead of polyurethane. XPS insulation has a closed cell structure and is highly resistant to water. This XPS insulation, which is composed of hydrophobic polystyrene polymers, exceeds the R-Values required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the modified regulations enacted in 2009.

CLOSED CELL STRUCTURE

The XPS insulation used in Snowman Coolers and Freezers is a closed cell structure with a high resistance to water. Composed of hydrophobic polystyrene polymers, XPS insulation exceeds R-Values required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the changes to the federal regulations enacted January of 2009.

CLEAN & GREEN

The embodied energy of our XPS insulation ranks high in the important category of ecological sensitivity. Stable R-Value, extreme resistance to moisture and corrosion, low flexibility, and high compressive strength are among the properties that make XPS an excellent choice for non-toxic “green” insulation.

Doesn't Retain Water

Environmentally Friendly

Better R-Value

Resists Moisture

Typical Properties of Styrofoam(TM) Brand Panel Core 20 XPS Foam Insulation

Property and Test Method	Value
“Fresh” R-Value(1), ASTM C518 at 20F, F ft2 h/Btu at 55F, F ft2 h/Btu	8.1 7.2
Compressive Strength(1)(2), ASTM D1621, psi, min.	20.0
Water Absorption(1), ASTM 272, % by volume, max.	0.3
Water Vapor Permeance(1), ASTM E96, perm, max.	1.5
Water Affinity	Hydrophobic
Water Capillarity	None
Surface Burning Characteristics, ASTM E84(3) Flame Spread Smoke Developed	15 165

(1) Properties reported are for 1″ STYROFOAM(TM) Brand XPS Foam products engineered to have the values shown here.
(2) Value at yield or 10 percent, whichever occurs first.
(3) These numerical flame spread and smoke developed ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.

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