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Selection Guide

Cold/ cryogenic insulation


Filament Tape
at 300 mm centres Scrim Reinforcement
Insulation Scrimtex No 10
2nd layer

Secondary Vapour Barrier


VaporStop Foil & Tape

Insulation
1st layer

Primary Vapour Barrier, 2nd layer


FOSTER® 60-90 or 60-91
Joint Sealant
FOSTER® 95-50
Primary Vapour Barrier, 1st layer
FOSTER® 60-90 or 60-91

N.B. for more FOSTER® refer to the selection chart on reverse.

The Problem
With cold insulation it is imperative to prevent moisture from entering the insulation system, as this will reduce the system’s performance
and in the event of freezing, could even disrupt the insulation. The greater the temperature difference between ambient and process
temperature, the greater the “pull” of moisture to the pipe/vessel surface, and consequently, the greater the need for an effective and
durable vapour barrier system.
The Solution
FOSTER® Products Corp, world market leader in the protection of thermal insulation for more than 50 years, provides total solutions to
prevent the ingress of moisture into cold insulation systems operating at temperatures down to –196 °C. FOSTER® vapour barriers offer
total protection without any seams, overlaps or joints to cause short- or long-term failures. This is especially important on bends, T-
junctions, vessels, etc.
The FOSTER System
Sealant – all circumferential and longitudinal joints are sealed with a Foster® sealant or adhesive. In the case of multiple insulation layers,
usually only the outer layers are sealed.
Vapour Barrier- Over the outer insulation surface a FOSTER® vapour barrier mastic is applied in two layers, with a reinforcement fabric
wrapped in the first layer prior to application of the second layer. Often different colours are used to ensure proper coverage. This
FOSTER® protective covering is referred to as the primary vapour barrier. In the case of multiple insulation layers, the inner insulation
layer(s) is/ are usually covered with a secondary vapour barrier i.e. VaporStop Foil (with VaporStop Tape to cover the joints/ overlaps).
Insulation Endings/ Stops- In cryogenic insulation systems all insulation endings e.g. flanges and valves, are protected with Foster® 90-66
Cryogenic coating/ adhesive/ sealant.
Metal Jacketing- where metal jacketing is used over the insulation, the overlaps are sealed with a Foster® metal sealant.
Technical Support
This selection guide covers the best practice for most situations. If you need additional information please contact our technical department.
Based on our engineered solutions we can advise on specific details, application and engineering.

TEMATI BV Tel 0031 – (0)251 – 22 91 72 Fax 0031 – (0)251 – 21 23 80 Website: www.temati.com Email: temati@temati.com
Selection Guide

COLD INSULATION – INDOOR/ OUTDOOR


Foster Product Name Solvent Solvent free Service Product Description
code(3) based low voc temp. °C

JOINT SEALANT
30-45 Foamseal® ✓ -73 to + 149 Permanently flexible vapour-barrier sealant and
bedding-compound for joints of cellular glass, PIR-
and PUR- foam insulations.
81-84 Adhesive/Sealant ✓ -190 to + 93 2-part sealant/adhesive for bonding thermal insulation
to itself (including polystyrene foam), to metal,
cement and wood.
95-50 Flextra Sealant ✓ Cellular glass Permanently flexible vapour-barrier sealant and
–129 to +71 bedding-compound for joints of cellular glass, PIR-
PU foam and PUR- foam insulations.
-157 to + 71

VAPOUR BARRIER
30-90 Vapour Safe® Coating White ✓ -29 to + 82 Primary vapour barrier. The best water-based vapour
30-91 Vapour Safe® Coating Grey barrier on the market, suitable for all insulants,
including polystyrene and elastomeric foams.
60-75 Fire Resistive Mastic ✓ -40 to + 80 Primary vapour barrier. Flexible F.R. and UV-resistant
vapour-barrier coating with a bright reflective
aluminium or blue finish.
60-90 Monolar® Mastic White ✓ -46 to + 104 Primary vapour barrier. Flexible F.R. and UV-resistant
60-91 Monolar® Mastic Grey vapour-barrier coating. Primary vapour barrier.
Tem(2) Mylar - - Secondary vapour barrier. Multi-layer foil of 12/25/12
VaporStop (Mylar) foil micron Pet/ Alu/ Pet foil. Joints covered with
VaporStop Tape.

SCRIM REINFORCEMENT
Tem(2) Scrimtex (N 10) - - +250 10 x 10 fibreglass reinforcement scrim with excellent
dimensional stability.
42-24 Mast-A-Fab - - +121 9 x 8 polyester scrim with a PVA finish.
METAL SEALANT
95-44 Elastolar Sealant ✓ -40 to +121(1) Fire resistant, aluminium coloured, flexible vapour
barrier for sealing laps of aluminium.
96-01 Extruded Sealant tape ✓ -51 to + 71 Non-hardening butyl gap sealant with excellent
adhesion and weathering properties for use on plastic
foam and cellular glass insulations, also on sheet
metal.
KEY
Recommended Recommended Remarks
(1) Service temperature dependant on substrate and application, please refer to TDS
Foster product non Foster (2) ‘Tem‘ = a Temati Product (non–FOSTER)
product

Other options : Vapour barriers Metal sealants


Foster 60-38 / 60-39 Kiilto Masa
Foster 60-25 Temseal UAF Silicone Sealant
Foster 65-05 / 65-06

Other applications : Anti-Abrasion


Foster 30-16 WB coating for cellular glass

Cryogenic products : Vaporstops/ Insulation endings Bedding adhesive for pipe supports
Foster 90-66 Foster 82-77, 81-84, Kestopur PL240

TEMATI BV Tel 0031 – (0)251 – 22 91 72 Fax 0031 – (0)251 – 21 23 80 Website: www.temati.com Email: temati@temati.com

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