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6020303 
Technical Report 
Urea-formaldehyde foam insulations: a review of their properties and performance 
Rossiter, WJ, Jr; Mathey, RG 
1985 
U.S. Department of Commerce 
Washington, DC 
NBS Technical Note 1210 
English 
Area-formaldehyde foam insulation was commonly used in the 1970s for retrofitting the sidewalls of residences. The properties and performance of these foams pertinent to their use as thermal insulation for buildings are reviewed. Factors affecting performance are discussed, including durability, density, thermal conductivity, and humidity. Information concerning the release of formaldehyde, particulates, and gases from such insulation is summarized. Remedial actions that may be taken to reduce or eliminate formaldehyde releases from foams into residences are also covered. ( 12 references, 1 table, )