This follows the European Technical Approval issued by VTT and ratified by the members of EOTA (the European Organization for Technical Approvals) earlier this year.

The Agrément Certificate was awarded after Icynene successfully completed a comprehensive assessment, involving laboratory testing, on-site evaluations and inspections of the manufacturing operations. This will now enable Icynene to develop its operations in the Irish and UK Markets.

"This is an extremely important milestone for us as we seek to build our Irish and UK business," explained Sean Hagan Manager for Eco Home Insulation who are the distributors to the Irish market.
"We are now able to respond to the demand for our product that has been building as the news of the performance of our products in Irish and other European markets reaches specifiers and consumers."
The Icynene Insulation System is the market leading, breathable, soft-foam insulation for residential/commercial construction, renovation or upgrade to your existing home insulation.

When sprayed in place this growing building product expands to 100 times its initial volume creating a complete insulation and air barrier blanket thereby reducing your energy costs by up to 50% when compared to more conventional insulations.
The pour fill formula which is suitable for existing buildings and closed cavities expands at a slower speed and expands at a ratio of 60:1; this is to ensure that no damage is caused to the outer or inner leaf of existing structures.

Unlike other soft foam insulation, lcynene is 100%, water blown and contains no blowing agents or harmful emissions, like HCFCs, HFAs, HFCs, formaldehyde or crucially any PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) which are linked to a number of health issues. In addition unlike other foams, Icynene will not decline in U value over time, will not decrease in thermal resistance with increases in thickness and will not absorb water. The product also comes with a life time guarantee and will greatly contribute to achieving an A rated energy efficient home.