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HYDRO-BLOK Technical Specification Sheet

HYDRO-BLOK Technical Specification Sheet

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Technical Specifications:
  • Density: Minimum 32 kg/m3 (2 lb/ft3).
  • Compressive Strength: Greater than 248 kPa (36 psi) as per ASTM D1621.
  • Shear Strength: Greater than 345 kPa (50 psi) according to ANSI A118.10.
  • Tensile Strength: Greater than 227.5 kPa (33 psi) as per ASTM D 1623.
  • Linear Expansion: 0.005% as per ASTM D 1037.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -58°F to +194°F (-50°C to +90°C).
  • Ozone Depleting Substances: Zero.
  • Flame Spread: Zero, with a flammability rating of B1 - E.
  • R-Value: 2.2 per ½ inch of thickness.
  • Fungus and Microorganism Growth: Zero as per ASTM D 4551-12.
  • Capillary Action: Zero.
  • Water Absorption: Less than 1% by volume under immersion.
Testing and Certification:
  • Point Impact Load Test: Passed according to CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124.
  • Hydrostatic Pressure Test: Passed as per ASTM D 4551.
  • Solid Brass Drain Assembly: Passed ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2.
  • All products tested by IAPMO under IAPMO PS 106-2013b for tileable shower receptors and shower kits.
  • Products are ICC-ES certified.
Material Composition:
  • HYDRO-BLOK’s extruded polystyrene foam is closed cell and 100% waterproof.
  • Manufactured using a CO2 blowing agent, free from HCFC or CFC.
  • Exceeds current industry standards for ozone-depleting substances.
Update Information:
  • Document last updated in January 2019.
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HYDRO-BLOK Technical Specification Sheet-1

The BETTER Shower System TECHNICAL PROPERTIES metric Compressive Strength ASTM D1621 Shear Strength ANSI A118.10 Tensile Strength ASTM D 1623 Linear Expansion ASTM D 1037 Operating Temperature Range Ozone Depleting Substances Flame Spread Fungus and Microorganism Growth ASTM D 4551-12 Capillary Action Water Absorption under immersion Less than 1% by volume Point Impact Load Test CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124 Hydrostatic Pressure Test ASTM D 4551 Solid Brass Drain Assembly ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2 All HYDRO-BLOK products were tested by IAPMO under IAPMO PS 106-2013b “Tileable Shower Receptors and Shower Kits”. HYDRO-BLOK products are ICC-ES certified. HYDRO-BLOK’s extruded polystyrene foam is closed cell, 100 percent waterproof, manufactured using a CO2 blowing agent and does not contain any HCFC or CFC. It exceeds current industry standards for Ozone depleting substances. Updated January 2019 HYDROBLOK GRAND INTERNATIONAL LTD. PO Box 12076 Murrayville RPO Langley, BC, Canada V2Y 0M6 www.hydroblok.com [email protected] 1-844-588-9559 (Toll-F

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