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   frammer52 | Nov 05, 2009 07:44pm | #1

   Read the MSDS and tell us

    

   http://www.soythane.com/?q=node/3

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   xxPaulCPxx | Nov 05, 2009 08:15pm | #2

   Sooo... what does the MSDS tell us about ease of application, cure time, real vs. advertised R values, etc. You know, what the poster actually asked!

   Tu stultus esRebuilding my home in Cypress, CAAlso a CRX fanatic!

   Look, just send me to my drawer.  This whole talking-to-you thing is like double punishment.

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   frammer52 | Nov 05, 2009 09:22pm | #4

   Nothing, just that it is a mildly dangerous mix, not as green as sold.

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   renosteinke | Nov 05, 2009 09:04pm | #3

   I can see why you're interested in some feedback; their site does raise a couple 'red flags.'

   Made from 'regrowable energy?' I have no idea what that means.

   Water blown or not, their site makes no reference to the fire characteristics. I suspect the stuff lights off like a Roman candle.

   I'd be curious to see if it shrinks, crumbles, or otherwise decays over time. The similar 'soft $ firm" foams used in upholstery don't age very well.

   Likewise, there's a concern as to vermin. Mice have already learned that my hot tub innards make really good places to nest .... and the suggestion that this product is soy based also suggests the stuff will be a critter magnet.

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   BarryE | Nov 05, 2009 10:11pm | #5

   Bill

   Here in central Iowa it's used extensively in farm confinement buildings. I have looked at it on a couple of remodeling projects and at this point am still advising clients against it unless they want to experiment

   While it has been used a while in commercial & industrial situations, the price they quoted me here wasn't that much cheaper than what i could get icynene for.

   2nd reason is that the research I did at that time led me to believe that I could expect slightly more shrinkage then the icynene. Rodents chewing on it wasn't an issue IIRC because of additives

   Considering all the pros & cons both clients decided to stick with the icynene. That's not to say that that things won't change going forward

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   Barry E-Remodeler

    

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   billd60 | Nov 05, 2009 10:17pm | #6

   Thank you.  You confirm what my gut was telling me.

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   Snort | Nov 06, 2009 05:47am | #7

   Here's another:http://www.demilecusa.com/Default.aspx?ip=3&sip=18I've used their open cell poly foam, which is similar to Icynene, which is a brand name, not a generic type. It works amazingly well.http://www.tvwsolar.com

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