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ForaneĀ® 141b


 

Spray Application

 

Forane® 141b is not sold in the US.

 

Forane® 141b is ideal for spray since it is a liquid at atmospheric conditions and has low vapor thermal conductivity. These properties allow the production of easy to process polyurethane chemicals and the production of polyurethane foam with excellent physical properties. See the referenced property and characteristics tables.

 

 Forane® 141b Properties

 R-Value (Initial)

8.7

 Thermal Conductivity @75ºF (Btu-in/ft2 hr ºF )

 0.115

 Thermal Conductivity @50ºF (Btu-in/ft2 hr ºF)

0.110

 Parallel Compressive Strength (psi)

 45

 Perpendicular Compressive Strength (psi)

 22

 

 % Volume Change 28 days @

 

 -20ºF

 -0.71

 158ºF

 2.2

 158ºF & 100% Relative Humidity

 4.2

 

Forane® 141b Blown Foam Formulation Characteristics

 Properties

 HCFC -141b Roofing

 % Blowing agent on Total Foam

12.5

 % CO2 blowing of blowing mixture

20

 % Physical blowing agent blowing
of blowing mixture

80

 Free rise density (pcf)

 25

 Vapor pressure (psia)

 3

 

 

Appliance Application

 

The low vapor thermal conductivity of Forane® 141b makes it ideal for the appliance market. Forane® 141b's low vapor thermal conductivity gives the polyurethane foam insulation the low k-value necessary to achieve the energy consumption requirements. Since Forane® 141b is liquid at atmospheric conditions, it allows for easy processing of the polyurethane chemicals. As a liquid, Forane® 141b also allows for the polyurethane system to achieve optimum flow which ensures that the foam flow will fill and insulate the entire cabinet.

 

 Properties

 Appliance HCFC -141b

 In-place Density (pcf)

 1.95 - 2.1

 Thermal Conductivity @75°F (Btu-in/ft2 hr °F )

 0.127

 Thermal Conductivity @50°F (Btu-in/ft2 hr °F)

 0.120

 Flow Min. Fill Weight (gm)

 295

 Parallel Compressive Strength (psi)

20 

 Perpendicular Compressive Strength (psi)

 17

 Freeze Stable Density (lbs/ft³)

 1.85

 Dimensional Stability @ -13ºF
% volume change during 14 days

 -0.75

 Dimensional Stability @ 158ºF & 97%RH
% volume change during 14 days

 3.1

 Dimensional Stability @ 199ºF
% volume change during 14 days

 3.8


 

Forane® 141b Blown Foam Formulation Characteristics

 Properties

HCFC -141b Appliance

 % Blowing agent on Total Foam

11.5

 % CO2 blowing of blowing mixture

 25

 % Physical blowing agent blowing of blowing
mixture

75

 Free rise density (pcf)

1.4

 Vapor pressure (psia)

 3

 

 

Panel Application

 

Polyurethane core metal-faced panels are used for construction. Often they are used for walk in refrigerators and freezers and other insulation purposes.

 

Forane® 141b is an ideal blowing agent for this application. Forane® 141b has a low vapor thermal conductivity that gives the polyurethane core blown with Forane® 141b good insulation value. Additionally, because HCFC 141b is a liquid at atmospheric conditions it allows the foam system to be easily processed and gives good flow properties to the foam. Good flow allows the material to fill the panels uniformly.