Test foams have been blown and selected properties measured. The new blowing agents were shown to produce foams with the same strength, insulating ability, and lower flammability than current agents. Polymer foam formulations need to be optimized to obtain best insulating value with the new agents. The U.S. EPA has indicated that the new agents will be SNAP approved for foam blowing applications in the next published decision. A domestic refrigeration equipment survey was conducted for identification of the best design for incorporating the IKON refrigerants in domestic refrigerators.
Project is ongoing including long term operational compatibility testing.
The new agent appears to be usable in existing Halon 1301 delivery system, and will allow smaller, lighter extinguishing systems for applications such military and civilian aircraft. This ongoing SBIR effort will determine extinguishment concentrations for the new agent with several common fuels in the ISO cup burner and a small chamber, and perform a cost benefit analysis based on the test results. Reproduction of this document without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.