California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 2 - State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission › Chapter 4 - Energy Conservation › Article 3 - Standards for Insulating Material › Section 1553 - Urea Formaldehyde Foam Field Applied

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Limitation on Sale. Urea formaldehyde foam is unsafe for use as insulation.
				  Sale within the State of California of urea formaldehyde foam insulation is
				  prohibited.
(b) Exemption.
				  Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a manufacturer of the
				  primary components of urea formaldehyde foam insulation may apply for
				  certification as provided in Section
				  1555 of this article. Such
				  certification statement shall indicate compliance with the following standards:
(1) Composition. The material shall consist
				  of cellular plastic generated in a continuous stream by mixing the components
				  which are a urea formaldehyde resin, air, and a foaming agent. The material
				  shall be suitable for filling closed cavities through small holes and suitable
				  also for filling open cavities by trowelling during foaming prior to
				  enclosure.
(2) Thermal Performance.
				  The effective thermal performance, incorporating a derating value, shall be
				  determined according to the method described in 42 Fed. Reg. pages
				  55143-55148.
(3) Resistance to
				  Combustion. Surface burning characteristics shall be determined according to
				  the ANSI/ASTM E84-79, and shall not exceed the following values:
Flame
							 spread..................................
............................25
Smoke
							 developed...........................
...........................450
Test specimens shall be aged for 45 days at 70°
												± 5° and 35 to 40 percent relative humidity before
					 testing.
(4) Free
				  Formaldehyde Content of Dry Foam. The free formaldehyde content of the dry foam
				  shall be less than 0.01 percent formaldehyde by weight when tested as specified
				  in paragraph (f)(8), published in 45 Fed. Reg. page 63801, except that the
				  specimens to be tested shall also be aged for 56 days at 24 ± 5°C
				  (75 ± 10°F) and 50 ± 10 percent relative humidity in an
				  uncovered beaker.
(5)
				  Corrosiveness. The material shall be tested and meet the criteria for
				  corrosiveness as specified in 45 Fed. Reg. pages 63786-63810.
(6) Density. The material shall be tested and
				  meet the criteria for density as specified in 45 Fed. Reg. pages
				  63786-63810.
(7) Shrinkage. The
				  material shall be tested and meet the criteria for shrinkage as specified in 45
				  Fed. Reg. pages 63786-63810, except that the material shall not shrink more
				  than 2.0 percent in any direction.
(8) Volume Resistivity. The material shall be
				  tested and meet the criteria for volume resistivity as specified in 45 Fed.
				  Reg. 63786-63810.
(9)
				  Identification. Resin and foaming agent containers shall be marked with
				  conditions of proper storage and the derated R-value and shrinkage of the
				  prepared foam as certified by the manufacturer.
(10) Safety Information. Installers of urea
				  formaldehyde foam insulation shall present the following safety notice to the
				  purchasers of the foam prior to the signing of the contract for installation.
				  The notice shall be printed in a minimum of 8-point type size. One copy of the
				  notice signed by the purchaser shall be immediately given to the purchaser, one
				  copy shall be retained by the installer, and one copy shall be mailed by the
				  installer to the Executive Director of the Energy Commission within 48 hours
				  after installation of the insulation is completed.
Manufacturers shall make all sales of urea foam insulation
					 components expressly subject to the application restrictions listed in the
					 notice described in the following figure ("Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
					 Safety Notice").
UREA FORMALDEHYE FORM INSULATION SAFETY
					 NOTICE
The Federal Panel on Formaldehyde has concluded that
					 formaldehyde should be presumed to pose a carcinogenic (cancer) risk for
					 humans. Formaldehyde gas may also cause eye, nose, and throat irritation,
					 coughing, shortness of breath, skin irritation, nausea, headaches, and
					 dizziness. People with respiratory problems or allergies may suffer more
					 serious reactions, especially people allergic to formaldehyde. Women who are
					 pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not be exposed to this
					 product.
The symptoms may appear immediately, or not until months
					 after installation.
This product may release formaldehyde gas into your home or
					 building over a long period of time. In some instances the formaldehyde gas
					 cannot be controlled by ventilation or other means. Application of this product
					 is restricted to exterior sidewalls in both residential and
					 commercial/industrial buildings. A four mil thickness plastic polyethylene
					 vapor barrier, or equivalent plastic sheeting vapor barrier, shall be installed
					 between the urea formaldehyde foam insulation and the interior space of the
					 home or building in all applications.
If you have health concerns, call your doctor. Also, call
					 the installer or manufacturer of the material.
(PLEASE PRINT OR WRITE LEGIBLY)
PURCHASER NAME OR NAMES ___________________________
PURCHASER ADDRESS ___________________________
______________________________________________________________________
					 CITY ____________________________________________________________ ZIP
					 ___________________________ PURCHASERS PHONE NUMBER Home ( )
					 __________________________________________________ Work ( )
					 ___________________________
LOCATION OF INSTALLATION IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE
LOCATION ADDRESS
					 ______________________________________________________________________ CITY
					 ____________________________________________________________
					 ZIP________________________________________________
The Purchaser acknowledges he or she has read and
					 understands this notice.
Signed X __________________________________________________
					 Date ______________________________
Signed X __________________________________________________
					 Date ______________________________
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE
					 INSTALLING CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR'S NAME ___________________________
CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS ___________________________ CITY
					 ____________________________________________________________ ZIP
					 ___________________________
CONTRACTOR'S STATE LICENSE NUMBER
					 ___________________________
NAME OF MANUFACTURER ___________________________
MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS
					 ___________________________________________________________ CITY
					 ____________________________________________________________ ZIP
					 ___________________________
MANUFACTURER'S PHONE NUMBER ( )_________________
TEMPERATURE OF OUTSIDE AIR AT START OF INSTALLATION
					 ____________________ °F
BATCH
							 NUMBER
EXPIRATION
							 DATE
TEMPERATURE (START OF
							 INSTALLATION)
RESIN
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
°F
FOAMING
							 AGENT
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
°F
STEPS THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR MUST
					 FOLLOW
1. The installing
				  contractor is responsible for mailing this completed notice to the following
				  address within 48 hours after completion of installation. Mail one copy to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MS #39
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
1516 NINTH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
2. Give one copy to the Purchaser.
3. The installing contractor shall keep one
				  copy of this completed notice for a period of not less than three
				  years.