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SARAN™ CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape

SARAN™ CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape are durable, flexible polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) jacketing materials for mechanical insulation systems. This high-performance, cost-effective vapor retarder system helps prevent water absorption and resists moisture vapor drive into the insulation, even at elbows and fittings.

SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape are ideal for low-temperature applications such as food and beverage facilities, hydronic piping and HVAC systems, transport pipelines, chemical condensation tanks, cold-storage systems, refrigerated transport and chilled water systems.

SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape:

  • provide superior resistance to water absorption and moisture vapor drive into insulation
  • meet or exceed the strictest industry requirements for cold system permeance, including ASTM C755 and ASTM C1136
  • will not deteriorate when exposed to water
  • will not discolor or shred
  • feature long-term durability and resistance to a wide range of environmental chemicals
  • have high tensile strength and abrasion resistance
  • are compatible with all current vapor retarder film installation methods
  • SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film is not known to be a nutrient source for mold and mildew
  • SARAN CX Tape products are composed of SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film coated with an acrylic adhesive designed for effective and long-lasting adhesion to a variety of substrates over a wide temperature range. SARAN CX Tape products conform easily to fittings, elbows and joints, protecting these vulnerable areas from moisture intrusion and energy loss.

    All grades of SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape have an ASTM E84 flame spread/smoke developed rating of 25/50 or lower, and are appropriate for exposed use in all areas of a commercial building, including within air plenums.

    Use the table below to find the SARAN CX Vapor Retarder Film and Tape products to meet your project specifications.

    Product Vapor Retarder Applications Roll Size,
    width/length, in/ft
    (cm/m)
    Thickness,
    mils
    Permeance,
    perms,
    ASTM E96
    Flame Spread/Smoke
    Developed, ASTM E84
    SARAN 540
    CX Film
    pipe, tanks and vessels -
    low to high vapor drive
    35.5/375 (90/114) 4 0.020 10/20
    SARAN 560
    CX Film
    pipe, tanks and vessels -
    medium to highest vapor
    drive
    35.5/250 (90/78) 6 0.010 25/50
    SARAN 520
    CX Tape
    elbows, fittings and joints -
    low vapor drive
    1/150 (2.5/46)
    2/150 (5/46)
    3/150 (7.5/46)
    2 0.030 0/15
    SARAN 560
    CX Tape
    elbows, fittings and joints -
    medium to highest vapor
    drive
    2/150 (5/46)
    3/150 (7.5/46)
    6 0.010 5/30

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    Copyright 2008 by ITW Insulation Systems, Inc.