In relation to the tragic fire in the Campanar complex in Valencia and the information reported by some media outlets on the matter, the National Association of Expanded Polyurethane (ANPE) has issued a note in which it underlines that the Spanish association IPUR has specified that "there was no expanded polyurethane present in the buildings involved rigid neither with the function of thermal insulation nor as a component of the aluminum composite panels used as a covering with an anti-rain function".
"The mention of polyurethane in relation to the event, which was unsubstantiated - adds the Anpe - has unfortunately contributed to damaging the image of a material with wide and diversified use in many sectors; we can therefore only hope that on such tragic and sensitive media managers should take all possible measures to ensure the truthfulness of the information provided." Anpe also underlines that "the use of polyurethane foam, a material with excellent insulating and mechanical properties and proven durability, is not prohibited by any country: the various regulations in force instead establish specific requirements for the reaction to fire of materials depending on the characteristics and/or intended use of the buildings. Thermal insulation in rigid expanded polyurethane - concludes the Association - can reach the European class B, s1-d0 which is the best expected for any organic material".
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