Testing & Certifications for InfraStop® Reflective Bubble Insulation
Testing & Certifications for InfraStop® Reflective Bubble Insulation
InfraStop® Reflective Insulation products are tested at independent certified laboratories and government-approved laboratories. Testing is performed to current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards when an applicable standard exists.
The testing results and technical information below apply to InfraStop® Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective insulation.
InfraStop® Reflective Insulation Product Specifications
| Nominal Thickness | 5/16″ (.312) |
| Weight | 0.771 oz./ft² |
| Temperature Range | -30°F to +180°F |
| Flame Spread | Less than 25* |
| Smoke Development | Less than 50* |
| Perm Rating | 0.02** |
| Puncture Resistance | 60 lb./in.*** |
| Vapor Transmission | 0.02 |
| Mold and Mildew | No Growth |
| Emittance | 0.04 |
| Tensile Strength | 3.7 N/mm |
| Pliability | No Cracking |
| Hot Surface Performance | Passed (250°F) |
Important: Not for use in direct contact with surface temperatures of 180°F or greater.
* Intertek Testing ASTM Test Method E84
** ASTM Test E96
*** FSTM 101 B Method 2031
Product Standards
Resistance to fungi or bacteria: InfraStop® does not promote the growth of fungi or bacteria.
ICC-ES Evaluation: InfraStop® products have been evaluated under ICC-ES Evaluation Report Number ESR-1362.
InfraStop® reflective insulation products have undergone extensive testing for thermal performance, fire safety, vapor transmission, mold and mildew resistance, emittance, smoke density and physical properties.
Testing & Certification Documents
- Thermal Performance — ASTM C1363
- Thermal Performance of Wall Systems — ASTM C1363
- Thermal Performance — ASTM C335
- Thermal Performance of Crawl Space — ASTM C1363
- Hot Surface Performance — ASTM C411
- Heat Transfer (Heat Flow Up, Down and Horizontal) — ASTM C1363
- Thermal Performance of Reflective Insulation and Fiberglass in Walls — ASTM C1363
- Heat Transfer of Air-Handling Ducts with Reflective Insulation
- Flame Spread and Smoke Density — ASTM E84
- Mounting Method — ASTM E2599
- Fungus Resistance — Mil-Std 810B Method 508
- Pliability Test — ASTM C1224
- Sound Absorption Test — ASTM C423 and ASTM E795
- Sound Transmission Loss — ASTM E90 and ASTM E413
- Water Vapor Transmission — ASTM E96
- Tensile Strength — ASTM D751
- Bleeding and Delamination — ASTM C1668
- Emittance Testing — ASTM C1371
- Thermal Performance of Water Heater Jackets
- Intertek: Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials — ASTM E84 (Taped Joint Detail), Test Report #3166908SAT-012
- Intertek: Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials — ASTM E84 (Unslit), Test Report #3166908SAT-011
- R&D Services: Resistance to the Growth of Fungi — ASTM C1338, Test Report #RD072713FR
- State of California
- State of California Licensed Insulation Manufacturer
- State of Minnesota: Filed with Minnesota Insulation Standards Program
- R&D Services: Emittance Testing
- R&D Services: Physical Properties — Sheet Width, Length, Pliability, Water Vapor Permeance and Aged Water Vapor Permeance
- R&D Services: Water Vapor Transmission Test — ASTM E96 (Desiccant Method)
Total Design Calculations
Crawl Space — R-21 Assembly
Two layers of product. The first course is installed to split the 2″ × 10″ joist cavity and the second course is installed on the bottom of the 2″ × 10″ joists, 16″ OC. Heat flow downward.
| Construction Component | At Framing | At Cavity |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Air Film | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| Inside Air Film | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| 3/4″ Wood Subfloor | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 5/8″ Particle Board Underlayment | 0.82 | 0.82 |
| 2″ × 10″ Wood Floor Joists, 16″ OC | 10.07 | — |
| 9.5″ Air Space | — | 13.8 |
| InfraStop® Insulation | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Outside Air Film | 4.55 | 4.55 |
| Total | 18.03 | 21.76 |
Total Design U: .20/18.03 + .80/21.76 = .0479
Total Design R: 1/.0479 = 20.88
The above assembly R-value of R-21 includes a 4.55 value for the reflective air film.
Exterior Wall Assembly
Product installed on 2″ × 6″ studs, 16″ OC, inside the cavity compressing the R-19 mass insulation batt 3/4″. Heat flow horizontal.
| Construction Component | At Framing | At Cavity |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Air Film | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| 1/2″ Plaster Board | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| InfraStop® Insulation | — | *3.87 |
| 2″ × 6″ Stud | 6.88 | — |
| R-19 Batt | — | 15.70 |
| 1/2″ Plywood | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Total | 8.63 | 21.32 |
Total Design U: .14/8.63 + .86/21.32 = .0566
Total Design R: 1/.0566 = 17.67
* Includes the thermal resistance for InfraStop® Insulation and the airspace on one side of the product.
Masonry Wall Assembly
Product installed on 1″ × 2″ furring strips, 16″ OC, to a block or concrete wall. Heat flow horizontal.
| Construction Component | At Framing | At Cavity |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Air Film | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| 1/2″ Plaster Board | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| InfraStop® Insulation | — | *3.30 |
| Furring Strips | 1.59 | — |
| 8″ Concrete Block | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Total | 3.83 | 7.13 |
Total Design U: .14/3.83 + .86/5.54 = .1918
Total Design R: 1/.1918 = 5.21
* Includes the thermal resistance for InfraStop® Insulation and the airspace on one side of the product.
Questions About InfraStop® Testing or Product Specifications?
For additional product specifications, testing information or help selecting the appropriate InfraStop® insulation for your application, contact InsulationStop Customer Service at 800-871-0410.