GEOFOAM by ICA

Insulation Corporation of America
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Description: Expanded polystyrene foam has been used in geotechnical applications for more than 30 years. The properties of EPS make it a good choice for use as a slope stabilizer, retaining wall backfill, road embankments, or pavement insulation. EPS has many specific advantages for use as a soil substitute. Light weight, low density, thermal insulation value, compressive strength, long life performance, and low cost are all important when planning a geotechnical application. ICA can manufacture EPS Geofoam in densities of .75 PCF to 2.0 PCF, with or without recycled content. Although not necessary, an insect repellant can be incorporated into the EPS foam if so specified. Generally, EPS geofoam blocks are requested in full billet sizes, i.e. 36 x 48 x 96, but can be custom cut to your specifications.
MasterFormat Number(s): 31 45 16, 31 35 00, 31 34 00, 31 32 00, 13 40 00, 13 30 00, 13 10 00, 32 91 00, 32 11 00, 31 66 13, 31 68 00

Manufacturer:

Insulation Corporation of America
2571 Mitchell Ave
Allentown, PA 18103

sales@insulationcorp.com
http://www.insulationcorp.com
(610) 791-4200 (main)

Distribution Channels:

Manufacturer-direct
Distributor(/Representative)

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.2.99 Additional Product Performance

List essential performance and physical characteristics: (ie. Fire resistance rating, vapor permeability, strength, etc.)

Characteristic:

Density

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM D1622

Results (value,units):

0.9 lbs/cu ft to 1.80 lbs/cu ft

Characteristic:

Compressive Resistance

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM D1621

Results (value,units):

@10% - 10.2 psi to 29.0 psi

Characteristic:

Flexural Strength

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM C203

Results (value,units):

25 psi - 50 psi

Characteristic:

Water Absorption

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM C272

Results (value,units):

4.0 to 2.0 (% by volume)

Characteristic:

Thermal Resistance @ 25 deg F

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM C518

Results (value,units):

4.20 to 4.80 R-value per inch of thickness

Manufacturer Comments

Product also complies with the following specs:

ASTM D6817
EPS15, EPS19, EPS22, EPS29

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.1 Composition

List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name)

Expandable Polystyrene
Fire Retardant Expandable Polystyrene
Insecticide

2.3.2 Toxicity

Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals?	Yes No
Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List?	Yes No
Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website?	Yes No

2.3.3 Recycled Content

Does the product contain any recycled content material?								Yes No
Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 6 range	Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: Used/Scrap EPS Products
Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 4 range	Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Internal EPS Scrap	Total: Percent by weight of total product: 10

If yes, are these measurements certified?								Yes No

Recycled Content Manufacturer Comments

ICA takes back clean unused EPS products and scrap for re-use in their products.

The recycled EPS can come from a variety of sources.

2.3.4 Rapidly Renewable Materials

Does the product contain any rapidly renewable materials?								Yes No

2.3.6 Emissions

For wet-applied products, what is the VOC content?
0 g/l	Measurement Standard: EPA Reference Test Method 24
Does the product contain any added Urea Formaldehyde?								Yes No
What is the product's formaldehyde level?
0 ppm	Measurement Standard: ASTM E1333

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Allentown, PA, 18103, USA







List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.)
Material: Fire Retardant Expandable Polystyrene Beads	Location: Quebec, Canada	Percent by weight: 99
Material: Insecticide	Location: Arizona	Percent by weight: 1

3.2.2 Supply Chain

What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers?
none
How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?
ICA works closely with its suppliers on sustainability improvements. ICA's suppliers work closely with national green alliance groups and their customers to drive carbon footprint reductions. Additionally, they are continually innovating new sustainable products for ICA to use.

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities

Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations?
	none
Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources?								Yes No
Resulting reduction of purchased energy (fuels and electricity): 25
Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard)								Yes No

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption?
ICA has a plan to reduce its energy consumption by 60% over the next 5 years.	What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process? ICA recently installed a 191kW solar array to reduce their grid electricity usage.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 50
Enter Base year for period. 2009	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction?
ICA has a plan to reduce its GHG emissions by 30% of the next 5 years.	What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process? ICA is exploring changes to its manufacturing process and building. Initiatives being considered include VFD drives, lighting changes, and compressor upgrades. Additionally, ICA has converted 50% of its transportation fleet to use APU's.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit over specified period? 20
Enter Base year for period. 2009	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing?								Yes No

Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions?								Yes No

What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use?
ICA has a plan to reduce it potable water use by 10% over the next 5 years.	What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process? ICA is exploring the use of water regulators, low flow nozzles, and low volume toilets.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2009	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste?
ICA has a plan to reduce its solid waste by 15% over the next 5 years.	What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process? ICA is planning on implementing a plastic bag, paper, and cardboard recycling program as well as investigating the use of a compost for its food waste.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2009	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)?
hazardous waste: 0	landfill: 20	Waste-To-Energy (WTE): 0
recycled (offsite): 80
Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product?								Yes No
Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html)								Yes No

3.3.3 Manufacturer Comments

ICA's manufacturing process uses Pentane that is completely recycled and used as a fuel for building heat.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)
Pallets: Reusable,Recyclable	Boxes: Not used	Packing filler: Not used
Containers: Manufacturer/Installer accepts back	Wrapping: Not used	Other: Tape / Stretch Wrap
Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required?								Yes No
Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging?								Yes No

Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation?								Yes No
What is the typical % excess material/overage? 5	What are the disposition options for excess material? Return to ICA for Reuse

3.4.2 Installation

Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product.

None

3.4.3 Contract Closeout

Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs?								Yes No

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.6.1 Manufacturer/Industry Programs

Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement?								Yes No
Is there a buy-back or take-back program for products at end-of-life?								Yes No
If yes, is there a cost to the customer?						Yes No
For the manufacturing take-back program, what is the recycling rate for take-back product relative to your annual production in lbs?
25

3.6.2 Product Reuse

Is the entire product reusable?								Yes No
Are components of the product reusable?								Yes No
If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage?								Yes No

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website?								Yes No

Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website?								Yes No

Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review?								Yes No

Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product								Yes No

Manufacturer Comments

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