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  2. Spray foam - Wikipedia

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    Spray foam insulation or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is an alternative to traditional building insulation such as fiberglass. A two-component mixture composed of isocyanate and polyol resin comes together at the tip of a gun, and forms an expanding foam that is sprayed onto roof tiles, concrete slabs, into wall cavities, or through holes ...

  3. Biofoam - Wikipedia

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    The foam structure before solidification is an inherently unstable one, as the voids present greatly increase the surface free energy of the structure. [12] [20] In some synthetic biofoams, a surfactant can be used in order to lower the surface free energy of the foam and therefore stabilize the foam. In some natural biofoams, proteins can act ...

  4. Building insulation material - Wikipedia

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    Sealection 500 spray foam R-3.8 (RSI-0.67) per inch. [12] a water-blown low density spray polyurethane foam that uses water in a chemical reaction to create carbon dioxide and steam which expands the foam. Flame spread is 21 and smoke developed is 217 which makes it a Class I material (best fire rating). Disadvantages: Is an Isocyanate.

  5. Natural oil polyols - Wikipedia

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    One of the first uses for NOPs (other than castor oil) was to make spray-on polyurethane foam insulation for buildings. [17] NOPs are also finding use in polyurethane slab foam used to make conventional mattresses [8] as well as memory foam mattresses. [18] [19] The characteristics of NOPs can be varied over a very wide range.

  6. Iron deficiency (plant disorder) - Wikipedia

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    Iron deficiency can be avoided by choosing appropriate soil for the growing conditions (e.g., avoid growing acid loving plants on lime soils), or by adding well-rotted manure or compost. If iron deficit chlorosis is suspected then check the pH of the soil with an appropriate test kit or instrument.

  7. Acorns aren't just for squirrels, but read this before eating ...

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    No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor. ...

  8. Phase-out of polystyrene foam - Wikipedia

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    Ban expanded in 2021 to include sale of packing peanuts and foam coolers. D.C. Reg. § 21-2301 [144] & D.C.ACT23-223 [145] Maine: 2019 2021 Includes food containers from retail food and eating establishments, factories, farmers' markets, and retirement/nursing homes. Covers items packed outside Maine, but shipped to the state.

  9. Which 38 Republicans voted against Trump's plan to keep the ...

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    The U.S Capitol is seen after U.S, President-elect Donald Trump called on U.S. lawmakers to reject a stopgap bill to keep the government funded past Friday, raising the likelihood of a partial ...