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Manufacturer: Icynene®
ICYNENE LD-R-50, the next generation of Icynene’s® high-performance products, is responsibly made using castor oil and exceeds USDA and ICC requirements for a rapidly renewable product. "Homeowners, builders and architects can feel even more confident that the insulation they’re using is helping reduce their environmental impact from production of the product through its contribution in the building envelope."

KEY BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUILDING PROFESSIONALS, ARCHITECTS
* It is an environmentally perferable product that is 100% water-blown, free from HFCs and PBDEs.
* It insulates and air-seals in one step for maximum energy conservation while minimizing the environmental impact during manufacturing and construction.
* By significantly reducing air leakage, ICYNENE LD-R-50 contributes to a healthier, quieter and more comfortable indoor environment, while reducing energy consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 50%.

NUMEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Extracted from the castor plant, castor oil is a natural ingredient that is safe enough for use in personal care products such as lip balm. Production of the castor plant has low energy dependence and requires no pesticides, fungicides or man-made irrigation.

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