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Rockwool Insulation
The Sustainable Solution
In 1987, the Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as
development that meets with the need of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
means that they should be produced and used with the small-
ozone-depleting substances.
ROCKWOOL insulation can be recycled at the end of the
life of the building element where it is used.
Key Benefits of
ROCKWOOL Products
Energy Savings
Air-conditioning is monitored at 22oC for both insulated and
non-insulated building. The operation hours are from 07:00 to
18:00 as normal working hours. The higher the thermal resis-
Fire Safety
One of the unique features of ROCKWOOL products is its fire
resistant properties, where it is able to withstand temperatures
Insulated Building
Non-insulated Building
Roof U-value
(W/mK)
0.52
2.17
External wall
U-value (W/mK)
0.58
4.07
OTTV (WWR %)
(W/m)
63.68
74.2
2496.65 GJoule, or
693,569.4Kwh/year
2884.67 GJoule, or
801,361.3Kwh/year
13.45%
MYR 43,116.80
Energy
Consumption
Energy Saving
constructions.
Cost Saving
relates to the performance of insulation material to the reaction of fire, namely non-combustibility, no flame spread and no
Test Standard
Description
Country
BS 476 Part 4
South East
Asia
BS 476 Part 6
South East
Asia
BS 476 Part 7
South East
Asia
EU countries,
South East
Asia, India
EN 13501-1
Acoustic Performances
Thermal insulation and acoustic performances of the building
elements are important for the indoor comfort of the occupants. Acoustic control and noise reduction using ROCKWOOL
insulation solves environmental problems in schools, offices,
public institutions and industrial premises. Installing ROCKWOOL products provide real reduction in external noise from
High Durability
ROCKWOOL products are highly durable with high dimensional
stability and mechanical strength in stiffness that does not
change at different temperatures and humidity in the atmosphere. It does not expand or contract due to temperature
variances, nor affected by the presence of moisture. Therefore,
ROCKWOOL insulation can be used internally or externally
while still maintaining its original thickness throughout the
lifetime of the building.
Suitable for use in internal spaces and is lightweight,
ROCKWOOL insulation is manufactured with slightly flexible edges that allows the product to knit together at butt
joints and fit closely into building elements without leaving
gaps. With superior dimensional stability, it stays in place and
remain in shape for a long period of time. The dimensional
stability of ROCKWOOL stone wool prevents it from slumping, sagging, or warping. This is important for the long term
performance and durability of the insulation used in the
building elements.
1.2
1.1
0.9
energy.
ROCKWOOL insulation provides
0.8
0.7
Absorption Coefficeint
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100
160
125
250
200
400
315
630
500
1000
800
1600
1250
2500
2000
4000
3150
5000
Frequency, Hz
to another.
ROCKWOOL insulation's water vapour permeance allows for
This creates a concern about the resistance of building materi-
needs zero energy for heating, hot water and air ventilation
system with heat recovery.
external facade (20 cm thick), and extra stone wool in the attic
duces more energy than it needs. The house was insulated with
were also installed. The U-value for the roof is 0.109 W/mK.
docs/101709_innen1.pdf).
Rockwool stone wool insulation against heat was used
As the name implies, measures necessary to achieve a
twice a year.
Health Aspects of
ROCKWOOL Products
In October 2001, the International Agency for Research
wool, insulation glass wool) and removed them from its list
Health).
to handle.
Indoor Environment
are used as part of the building element, they do not cause any
Table 1: Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) Emission Rate Test Result
Sample
"ThermalRock B40" Product Samples
Inferred Result
Pass
Inferred Result
Pass
Inferred Result
Not detected
Pass
Inferred Result
<0.003mg per m
<0.01mg per m
Pass
Inferred Result
<0.02mg per m
<0.02mg per m
Pass
Eco-Toxicological and
Environmental Evaluation
Aquatic tests have shown that stone wool fibres have no toxicity towards algae, daphnia and fish (DHI).
The waste of all ROCKWOOL products should be classified as
non-hazardous waste (waste accepted at landfills for nonhazardous waste) in accordance with Section 2.2 of EC Decision 2003/33 EC under the code 170604 because:
of the IARC re-evaluation in 2001
stone wool has a chemical composition similar to average
crustal rocks and participates in the natural rock cycle
(Dahl et al.)
leaching tests of ROCKWOOL products generally comply
with the criteria for acceptance of waste at a landfill
for inert waste and fully comply with the criteria for
acceptance of waste at a landfill for inorganic waste with
low organic content (Hjelmar).
Further information on national waste regulation should be
sought from the local ROCKWOOL organisation.
An example of the eco-friendliness of stone wool is further
documented by the use of stone wool (Grodan) as a substrate for greenhouse-grown vegetables.
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References
Brundtland, G.H. (Chairman). 1987. Report of the World Commission on Environment and Developments: Our Common Future. United Nations doc.
A/42/427, Chapter 2, Towards sustainable development.
Dahl, T.W., Clausen, A.U. and Hansen, P.B. 2009. The human impact on natural rock reserves using basalt, anorthosite, and carbonates as raw
materials in insulation products. International Geology Review, First article, 1-11.
DHI. 2008c. Zebra fish (Danio rerio) acute toxicity test with ROXUL 1000 fibres: Sample No. FI990571-00. DHI GLP Study No. 011-0740. Project No.
11800393.
Hjelmar, O. Results of column leaching tests performed on mineral wool products from Isover Saint Gobain and ROCKWOOL. DHI letter to EURIMA.
2002-07-18.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer). 2002. IARC Monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans. 81: Man-made
vitreous fibres. Lyon: IARC Press: World Health Organization.
IARC Press Release No.137. IARC Monographs Programme re evaluates carcinogenic risks from airborne man-made vitreous fibres.
Klamer, M., Morsing, E., Husemoen, T. 2004. Fungal growth on different insulation materials exposed to different moisture regimes. International
Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 54: 27782.
National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark 2002. AMI Report 57. Air pollution when using alternative insulation materials.
Offices:
ROXUL-ROCKWOOL
INSULATION INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
Plot-Z/4, Dahej SEZ, Dahej
District Bharuch-392 130
Gujarat-India
T (+91) 2641 619400
F (+91) 2641 256292
175 A&B,
Kawasan Perindustrian Air Keroh
Jalan Lingkungan Usaha
75450 Melaka, Malaysia
T (+60) 6 233 2010
F (+60) 6 233 2012
Rockwool (Thailand) Limited
Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate
(Map Ta Phut) 1 Soi G 2
Pakornsongkrohraj Road
Huaypong, Muang, Rayong 21150, Thailand
T (+66) 3868 5110
F (+66) 3868 4938
www.rockwoolasia.com
Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is believed to be correct at the date of publication and is subject to change after the date of printing.
Rockwool does not accept responsibility for the consequences of using any product in this brochure in any applications different from those described here.
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