Icynene LD-R-50™
Renewable-based Spray Foam Insulation - Responsibly formulated for Superior Performance

Breaking News: Anchor Insulation has been recognized for having the top sales growth  for 2008 as well as being inducted into the prestigious Icynene Gold Circle Club. This club consists of the top 25 Icynene dealers world-wide. Anchor Insulation is proud to be one of the fastest inductee’s for this honor.

Icynene’s next generation of high performance product, ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™, is a renewable-based, 0.5 lb., 100%water-blown foam insulation and air barrier material. ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ exceeds the renewable content specification set by the USDA BioPreferred(SM) program and ICC-SAVE. Using high-yield caster oil material, ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ reduces the need for petroleum-based polyol. Caster oil is a natural ingredient that is safe enough for use in personal care products such as lip balm.

ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ is an environmentally preferable product that is 100% water-blown and free from HFCs and PBDEs. It insulates and air-seals in one step for maximum energy conservation while minimizing the environmental impact during manufacturing and construction.

Significantly reducing air leakage means ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ contributes to a healthier, quieter and more comfortable indoor environment, while reducing energy consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 50%.

Key Application Areas

ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ is sprayed in place by Icynene Licensed Dealers and expands 100 times its initial volume to insulate and air-seal open wall cavities and ceilings, crawlspaces, rim joists, attics, and the underside of roofs.

ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ delivers a constant air-seal for a Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient® environment in both wood and metal framed structures. The product addresses critical considerations for steel construction including simplicity of installation, thermal performance, condensation, and maintenance costs.

CASTER OIL: Environmental Overview*

• Caster oil is 100% naturally filtered, no chemical additives required
• Caster crops are non-irrigated (relying only on natural rainfall), saving scarce water supplies
• Caster beans do not require pesticides or fungicides
• Production process has low energy dependence, consisting of simply de-husking and pressing. Harvesting is manual.
• The caster oil used has a yield (by weight) of ~40% vs. ~17% yield with soya oil
• Caster beans do not compete with food crops, as caster plants can be grown on marginal lands, which are not competitive with food production lands.
• Caster is a rapidly renewable material, as per USGBC definition, requiring a 10-year or less re-growth timeframe.

Helping Projects Gain Green Certification

LEED for Homes and Commercial Buildings - ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ qualifies for credits in the following categories: Energy & Atmosphere, Innovation & Design, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

NAHB National Green Building Program - ICYNENE LD-R-50 ™ contributes up to 231 points in the following categories: Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Additional Practices.

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Icynene Specifications and Product Applications (PDF Download)

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