Armacell, a pioneer in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a pioneering provider of engineered foams, announces that the halogen-free insulation NH/ArmaFlex Smart C is now approved for use at sea.
With this International Maritime Organisation (IMO) certification, Armacell adds another trusted solution to its portfolio for safety-critical marine environments.
IMO’s stringent fire safety standards
Reduced smoke density improves visibility and helps passengers and crew locate escape and rescue routes
This certificate confirms compliance with IMO’s stringent fire safety standards and represents an important step in the product’s expanding application scope. Pre-covered insulation sheets achieve Euroclass C-s2,d0 (EN 13501-1), offering 50 percent less smoke emission compared to conventional flexible elastomeric foams.
In the event of a fire, reduced smoke density significantly improves visibility and helps passengers and crew locate escape and rescue routes more easily – an increasingly vital safety criterion in maritime construction and retrofit projects.
NH/ArmaFlex Smart portfolio
In marine applications, the entire NH/ArmaFlex Smart portfolio is certified when installed with a foil covering. Depending on the project requirements, professionals can opt for NH/ArmaFlex Smart C with a factory-applied foil for fast and cost-efficient one-step installation, or apply a separate foil layer to standard NH/ArmaFlex Smart sheets to meet IMO requirements.
The insulation material is halogen-free, releasing no corrosive gases, which could otherwise react with firefighting water to form aggressive acids and cause costly consequential damage.
Shipboard conditions and other demanding environments
Armacell’s NH/ArmaFlex Smart C is available in standard and self-adhesive variants
With mechanical protection provided by its robust fibreglass-reinforced foil surface, the insulation is also resistant to oils, chemicals, and mechanical impact making it well suited for shipboard conditions and other demanding environments.
Armacell’s NH/ArmaFlex Smart C is available in standard and self-adhesive variants. Its black, absorptive surface allows for reduced insulation thicknesses without compromising performance.
Thanks to its low thermal conductivity and excellent resistance to water vapour diffusion, the material ensures long-lasting insulation performance by enhancing energy efficiency, providing reliable condensation control, and reducing the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI).
Halogen-free insulation materials
“This certification underlines our commitment to developing high-performance, halogen-free insulation materials that combine safety, efficiency, and ease-of-installation,” says Sascha Kaiser, Product Manager EMEA, Armacell.
With NH/ArmaFlex Smart C, Armacell once again sets a benchmark for halogen-free insulation, now also at sea.
