WARNING Although aluminum flakes and powder work very well, there are other factors to consider when having them applied. Not only is it known that coating an attic with metal flakes or powder could effect your ability to receive or transmit cell phone or wireless reception, but aluminum is also on the list of potential hazardous metals (see excerpts of article below).
All the below products are said to contain aluminum flakes or aluminum powder:
Paint containing more than 0.06% (600 ppm)[vague] lead was banned for residential use in the United States in 1978 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 1303). The U.S. Government defines "lead-based paint" as any "paint, surface coating that contains lead equal to or exceeding one milligram per square centimeter(1.0 mg/cm2) or 0.5% by weight." [2] Some states have adopted this or similar definitions of "lead-based paint." These definitions are used to enforce regulations that apply to certain activities conducted in housing constructed prior to 1978, such as abatement, or the permanent elimination of a "lead-based paint hazard."
Reference: Wikipedia
In 1989 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Asbestos Ban and Phase Out Rule which was subsequently overturned in the case of Corrosion Proof Fittings v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1991. This ruling leaves many consumer products that can still legally contain trace amounts of asbestos. For a clarification of products which legally contain asbestos read the EPA's clarification statement.[44]
The EPA has proposed a concentration limit of seven million fibers per liter of drinking water for long fibers (lengths greater than or equal to 5 µm). The OSHA, (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has set limits of 100,000 fibers with lengths greater than or equal to 5 µm per cubic meter of workplace air for 8-hour shifts and 40-hour work weeks.[45]
Lead-based paint in the United States
Paint containing more than 0.06% (600 ppm)[vague] lead was banned for residential use in the United States in 1978 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 1303). The U.S. Government defines "lead-based paint" as any "paint, surface coating that contains lead equal to or exceeding one milligram per square centimeter(1.0 mg/cm2) or 0.5% by weight." [2] Some states have adopted this or similar definitions of "lead-based paint." These definitions are used to enforce regulations that apply to certain activities conducted in housing constructed prior to 1978, such as abatement, or the permanent elimination of a "lead-based paint hazard."
Excerpts from
Commonly Encountered Toxic Heavy Metal
As noted earlier, there are 35 metals of concern, with 23 of them called the heavy metals. Toxicity can result from any of these metals. This protocol will address the metals that are most likely encountered in our daily environment.
Arsenic Lead Mercury Cadmium Aluminum
Symptoms of Exposure and Toxicity
Arsenic Lead Mercury Cadmium Aluminum
Exposure to toxic heavy metals is generally classified as acute, 14 days or less; intermediate, 15-354 days; and chronic, more than 365 days (ATSDR). Additionally, acute toxicity is usually from a sudden or unexpected exposure to a high level of the heavy metal (e.g., from careless handling, inadequate safety precautions, or an accidental spill or release of toxic material often in a laboratory, industrial, or transportation setting). Chronic toxicity results from repeated or continuous exposure, leading to an accumulation of the toxic substance in the body. Chronic exposure may result from contaminated food, air, water, or dust; living near a hazardous waste site; spending time in areas with deteriorating lead paint; maternal transfer in the womb; or from participating in hobbies that use lead paint or solder. Chronic exposure may occur in either the home or workplace. Symptoms of chronic toxicity are often similar to many common conditions and may not be readily recognized. Routes of exposure include inhalation, skin or eye
Chronic exposure may result from contaminated food, air, water, or dust; living near a hazardous waste site; spending time in areas with deteriorating lead paint; maternal transfer in the womb; or from participating in hobbies that use lead paint or solder. Chronic exposure may occur in either the home or workplace. Symptoms of chronic toxicity are often similar to many common conditions and may not be readily recognized. Routes of exposure include inhalation, skin or eye contact, and ingestion (ATSDR MMGs and ToxFAQs; Anon. 1993; WHO 1998; International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre 1999; Roberts 1999; Dupler 2001; Ferner 2001).
Aluminum Although aluminum is not a heavy metal (specific gravity of 2.55-2.80), it makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth and is the third most abundant element (ATSDR ToxFAQs for Aluminum). It is readily available for human ingestion through the use of food additives, antacid, buffered aspirin, astringents, nasal sprays, and antiperspirant; from drinking water; from automobile exhaust and tobacco smoke; and from using aluminum foil, aluminum cookware, cans, ceramics, and fireworks (ATSDR ToxFAQs for Aluminum).
Studies began to emerge about 20 years ago suggesting that aluminum might have a possible connection with developing Alzheimer's disease when researchers found what they considered to be significant amounts of aluminum in the brain tissue of Alzheimer's patients. Although aluminum was also found in the brain tissue of people who did not have Alzheimer's disease, recommendations to avoid sources of aluminum received widespread public attention. As a result, many organizations and individuals reached a level of concern that prompted them to dispose of all their aluminum cookware and storage containers and to become wary of other possible sources of aluminum, such as soda cans, personal care products, and even their drinking water (Anon. 1993).
However, the World Health Organization (WHO 1998) concluded that, although there were studies that demonstrate a positive relationship between aluminum in drinking water and Alzheimer's disease, the WHO had reservations about a causal relationship because the studies did not account for total aluminum intake from all possible sources. Although there is no conclusive evidence for or against aluminum as a primary cause for Alzheimer's disease, most researchers agree that it is an important factor in the dementia component
and most certainly deserves continuing research efforts. Therefore, at this time, reducing exposure to aluminum is a personal decision. Workers in the automobile manufacturing industry also have concerns about long-term exposure to aluminum (contained in metal working fluids) in the workplace and the development of degenerative muscular conditions and cancer (Brown 1998; Bardin et al. 2000). The ATSDR has compiled a ToxFAQs for Aluminum to answer the most frequently asked health questions about aluminum. Target organs for aluminum are the central nervous system, kidney, and digestive system.
Aluminum Although aluminum is not a heavy metal, environmental exposure is frequent, leading to concerns about accumulative effects and a possible connection with Alzheimer's disease (Anon. 1993). Acute exposure is more likely in the workplace (e.g., unintentional breathing of aluminum-laden dust from manufacturing or metal finishing processes).
Chronic exposure may occur in the workplace from accumulated exposures to low levels of airborne aluminum dust and handling aluminum parts during assembly processes over many years. In the home, we are in constant contact with aluminum in foods and in water; from cookware and soft drink cans; from consuming items with high levels of aluminum (e.g., antacid, buffered aspirin, or treated drinking water; or even by using nasal sprays, toothpaste, and antiperspirant) (Anon. 1993; ATSDR ToxFAQs for Aluminum). Citric acid (e.g., in orange juice) may increase aluminum levels by its leaching activity.
Interestingly, aluminum-based coagulates are used in the purification of water. However, the beneficial effects of using aluminum in water treatment have been balanced against the potential health concerns. Water purification facilities follow a number of approaches to minimize the level in "finished" water (WHO 1998). Symptoms of aluminum toxicity include memory loss, learning difficulty, loss of coordination, disorientation, mental confusion, colic, heartburn, flatulence, and headaches.
TEST REPORT RUN ON 5/22/2007
OBJECT OF TEST:
TO DETERMINE THE HEAT HOLDING CAPACITY OF VOLUMES, OF RADIANT BARRIER INSULATING ADDITIVE TO THE WEIGHT OF A RADIANT BARRIER INSULATING ADDITIVE.
Test Set Up
In this test, it is assumed that the weight of a radiant barrier additive is directly related to the amount of heat it will hold .
Test Equipment Required,
#1- 3 measuring cups, "to measure volumes in cc".
#2- scale to measure weight in grams.
Results of Test
Scale was zeroed in & set to grams.
Empty cup weight 117 grams
# 1 Hytech weight 324 grams - 117 = 207 grams
# 2 Insuladd weight 314 grams - 116 = 197 grams
# 3 Heatshield-r20 159 grams - 117 = 42 grams
# 1 Hytech weight 207 ÷ 42 = 4.93 Times heavier than Heatshield-r20
# 2 Insuladd weight 197 ÷ 42 = 4.69 Times heavier than Heatshield-r20
# 3 Heatshield-r20 159 grams - 117 = 42 grams
OUR COMPETITORS AVERAGE 4.81 TIMES HEAVIER THAN HEATSHIELD-R20
Test Set Up
# 1 A thermal couple panel capable of measuring the temperature of a dry powders, in three specimens and ambient temperature simultaneously .
# 2 Microwave to heat specimens to their peak temperature over the same period of time.
# 3 Timer for accurate intervals.
Test Procedure
The three specimens were heated for 3 minutes.
Remove from MicroWave.
Test probes inserted immediately.
Timer set for 5 minute intervals.
Test Results recorded.
Results of Test
1 HYTECH
INSULADD
HEATSHIELD
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
Start Test
INITIAL09:20:00 AM
150
147
133
73
09:25:00 AM
140
139
121
74
09:30:00 AM
126
125
106
75
09:35:00 AM
115
114
95
75
09:40:00 AM
108
107
90
76
09:45:00 AM
101
100
86
76
09:50:00 AM
95
95
84
76
09:55:00 AM
91
91
83
77
10:00:00 AM
88
89
82
76
10:05:00 AM
87
87
81
77
10:10:00 AM
85
85
81
77
10:15:00 AM
84
84
80
77
Total of Temp.
1270
1263
1122
909
Quanity of Readings
12
12
12
12
Average Temperature
105.83
105.25
93.5
75.75
Average Ambient Temperature
75.75
75.75
75.75
Average Difference
30.08
29.5
17.75
FINAL RESULTS OF TEST
HYTECH INSULADD 30.08 + 29.50 = 59.58 TOTAL AVERAGE TEMP. 59.58 ÷ 2 = 29.79
HEATSHIELD-R20 29.79 - 17.75 ? = 12.04
AN AVERAGE 12.04 OF DEGREES Difference BETWEEN HEATSHIELD-R20 & OUR COMPETITORS
CONCLUSION OF TEST INITIAL AVERAGE START TEMPERATURE OF OUR COMPETITION WAS 148.50 HEATSHIELD-R20 WAS 15.59 DEGREES LESS AT 133 DEGREES
OUR TWO CLOSEST COMPETITORS AVERAGE 4.81 TIMES HEAVIER THAN HEATSHIELD-R20
HEATSHIELD-R20 RUNS AN AVERAGE OF 12.04 ? DEGREES LOWER IN TEMPERATURE THAN THAN OUR TWO CLOSEST COMPETITORS
CONCLUSION: HEATSHIELD-R20? IS SUPERIOR AT BLOCKING AND NOT RETAINING HEAT
