FIBERGLAS

TM

700 SERIES BOARD

Types 703 and 705 Series Insulation Boards are made of inorganic
glass fibers with a thermosetting resin binder and formed into

TYPES 703 AND 705

semi-rigid or rigid rectangular boards. Types 703 and 705 are
available with factory-applied FRK or poly-encapsulated ASJ Max
facings. Both facings are vapor retarders and provide a neat,

FIBERGLASS INSULATION
finished appearance in mechanical applications.

Features Physical Properties

• Save and reduce heat transfer, lowering operating costs PROPERTY TEST METHOD VALUE

• FRK facing is an aluminum foil jacket exterior with fiberglass Density ASTM C303 Type 703: 3.0 pcf (48 kg/m3)
reinforcement over a rigid kraft paper which is cleanable and (size dependent) Type 705: 6.0 pcf (96 kg/m3)
doesn't support mold or mildew growth1 Operating Temperature ASTM C411 0 to 450°F (-18 to 232°C)
Range3
• ASJ Max is an all-service jacket with a polymer-film exterior
surface that is smooth, durable, cleanable, wrinkle-resistant, Water Vapor Sorption ASTM C1104 <2% by weight at 120°F (49°C), 95% R.H.
resists water staining, and doesn’t support mold or mildew
growth1 Fungi Resistance ASTM C1338 Meets requirements

• The ASJ Max facing can resist short durations of liquid water Compressive Strength ASTM C165 703 Board 705 Board
exposure that can occur during construction (minimum)
at 10% deformation 25 lb/ft2 (1197 Pa) 200 lb/ft2 (9576 Pa)
• Resists damage and maintains structural integrity and efficiency at 25% deformation 90 lb/ft2 (4309 Pa) —

• Efficiently reduces sound transmission

JACKETING TEST METHOD VALUE
• 703 and 705 are lightweight, resilient, and easy to handle and
fabricate on the job site Jacket Temperature ASTM C1136 -20°F to 150°F (-29°C to 66°C)
Limitation
1 ASJ Max jacket does not support mold growth when tested in accordance with Jacket Permeance ASTM E96, ASJ Max 0.01 perm
ASTM C1338. Proc. A FRK 0.02 perm

Burst Strength ASTM D774/ ASJ Max 100 psi

Standards, Codes Compliance (minimum) D774M FRK 40 psi

• ASTM C612, Mineral Fiber Block & Board Thermal Insulation, CORROSION TEST METHOD VALUE
RESISTANCE
Types IA, IB — Types 703 and 705
Corrosion to Copper and ASTM C1936 Pass — copper and aluminum
• ASTM C795, Thermal Insulation for Use Over Austenitic Stainless Aluminum (Previously ASTM
Steel2 C665)
• ASTM C1136, Flexible Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Corrosion to Steel ASTM C1617 Pass — steel
Thermal Insulation, Type I: ASJ Max; Type II: FRK Stress Corrosion ASTM C795 and Pass
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission Guide 1.36, Non-Metallic Evaluation on external ASTM C6922
stress corrosion
Thermal Insulation cracking tendency of
austenitic stainless
• Does not contain the fire retardant decabrominated diphenyl ether steel
(decaBDE)
Chemical Analysis for ASTM C795 and Results fall within acceptability
• CAN/CGSB-51.10 — Type I, Class I — Type 703 Cl-, Fl-, Na+, SiO3 ASTM C8712 limits

• NFPA 90A and 90B FIRE TEST METHOD VALUE

• California Insulation Quality Standards CA-T052 Surface Burning UL 723, ASTM E84, Faced
Characteristics4 and CAN/ULC Flame Spread Index 25
2 Preproduction qualification testing complete and on file. Chemical analysis of each S102 Smoke Developed Index 50
production lot required for total conformance. Certification needs to be specified at time of Unfaced
order. Flame Spread Index 5
Smoke Developed Index 5

Applications 3 Maximum thickness at 450˚F (232˚C) — 703 and 705: 4″ (102 mm).
4 The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with
• Type 703 — Semi-rigid boards for use on mechanical equipment UL 723, ASTM E84, and CAN/ULC-S102. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
and air conditioning ductwork, and walls and ceilings
• Type 705 — A high-strength rigid board for use on chillers, other
mechanical equipment, walls and ceilings, and heating and air
conditioning ductwork, where high-abuse resistance and good, Product Data Sheet | Fiberglas™ 700 Series Board | February 2024
finished appearance is important
Thermal Conductivity Availability
MEAN TEMP °F K MEAN TEMP °C λ W/M • °C Types 703 and 705 insulations are available in5:
BTU • IN/HR • FT2 • °F • Width Dimensions: 45″–49″ (1,143.0 mm–1,244.6 mm)
703 705 703 705 • Length Dimensions: 24″–121″ (609.6 mm–3,073.4 mm)
50 0.21 0.22 10 0.030 0.032 • Thickness:
75 0.23 0.23 25 0.033 0.034 ○ 703: ¾″–4″ (19.05 mm–101.6 mm)
100 0.24 0.25 50 0.036 0.037 ○ 705: ½″–2½″ (12.7 mm–63.5 mm)
150 0.27 0.27 75 0.040 0.041
200 0.30 0.30 100 0.045 0.045 5 Minimum order requirements and lead-times contingent upon size. Contact your
local area sales manager for details.
250 0.34 0.33 125 0.050 0.049
300 0.38 0.37 150 0.055 0.053
703 Board Transportation
Thermal Performance 703 Board FRK faced and unfaced; complies to following
ASTM C680 (Type 703) transportation test:
THICKNESS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, °F (°C)
• ASTM E162, Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant
250 (121) 300 (149) 350 (177) 400 (204) 450 (232)
Heat Energy Source
IN (MM) HL ST HL ST HL ST HL ST HL ST • ASTM E662, Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by
1.0 (25) 27 98 42 106 57 114 75 123 95 133 Solid Materials
(38) 19 93 29 99 40 105 52 112 66 119
1.5
• BSS 7238, Test Method for Smoke Generation by Materials
2.0 (51) 15 90 22 95 31 100 40 105 50 111
on Combustion
2.5 (64) 12 88 18 92 25 196 32 101 41 106
3.0 (76) 10 87 15 91 21 194 27 198 34 102
3.5 (89) 9 86 13 89 18 192 23 196 30 199 Certifications and Sustainable Features
4.0 (102) 8 86 11 88 16 191 21 194 26 197
• Certified by SCS Global Services to contain an average of
The above table provides approximate heat loss values (HL), Btu/hr•ft2, and surface 53% recycled glass content, 31% pre-consumer, and 22%
temperatures (ST), °F, for flat surfaces. Values are based on horizontal heat flow, post-consumer
vertical flat surface, 80°F ambient temperature, still air, and ASJ Max facing. To convert
heat loss values to W/m2, multiply values by 3.15. To convert surface temperatures, • Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been certified by
use the formula: °C = (°F-32)/1.8. For similar information using other assumptions, UL Environment
contact your Owens Corning representative.
• For unfaced products only: Material Health Certificate from
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
700 Series R-Values at 75° F Mean
• Health Product Declaration® (HPD)
PRODUCT NOMINAL R-VALUE AT THICKNESS
1-IN. 1.5-IN. 2-IN. 2.5-IN. 3-IN.
703 4.3 6.5 8.7 10.9 13.0
705 4.3 6.5 8.7 10.9 13.0

To determine R-value at other thickness or other temperatures on the Thermal

Conductive Table above, use the following calculation:

Thickness
= R-value
k-value
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PRODUCT THICKNESS OCTAVE BAND CENTER FREQUENCIES, Hz
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TYPE IN. (MM) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
703 Unfaced 1 25 0.03 0.25 0.65 0.93 0.99 0.89 0.70
2 51 0.10 0.71 1.14 1.14 1.03 0.95 1.00 Disclaimer of Liability
3 76 0.31 1.07 1.26 1.15 1.05 0.97 1.15 Technical information contained herein is furnished without charge or obligation
and is given and accepted at recipient’s sole risk. Because conditions of use may
4 100 0.51 1.19 1.24 1.13 1.04 0.94 1.15
vary and are beyond our control, Owens Corning makes no representation about,
705 Unfaced 1 25 0.01 0.22 0.67 0.97 1.05 1.06 0.75 and is not responsible or liable for, the accuracy or reliability of data associated
2 51 0.19 0.78 1.16 1.13 1.06 1.06 1.05 with particular uses of any product described herein.

3 76 0.40 1.13 1.19 1.12 1.07 1.06 1.15 SCS Global Services provides independent verification of recycled content in
building materials and verifies recycled content claims made by manufacturers.
4 102 0.60 1.16 1.15 1.09 1.10 1.06 1.15 For more information, visit www.SCSglobalservices.com.
703 FRK 1 25 0.18 0.75 0.58 0.72 0.62 0.35 0.65 LEED ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council.
2 51 0.63 0.56 0.95 0.79 0.60 0.35 0.75
705 FRK 1 25 0.27 0.66 0.33 0.66 0.51 0.41 0.55
2 51 0.60 0.50 0.63 0.82 0.45 0.34 0.60
OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC
703 ASJ Max 1 25 0.17 0.71 0.59 0.68 0.54 0.30 0.65
ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY
2 51 0.47 0.62 1.01 0.81 0.51 0.32 0.75 TOLEDO, OH 43659 USA
705 ASJ Max 1 25 0.20 0.64 0.33 0.56 0.54 0.33 0.50
1-800-GET-PINK® Pub. No. 10021736-F. Printed in U.S.A. February 2024.
2 51 0.58 0.49 0.73 0.76 0.55 0.35 0.65
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