BASF (Ludwigshafen / Germany; www.basf.com) has extended its range of extruded PS rigid foam panels with the introduction of “Styrodur HT" insulation material. The panels have a heat distortion temperature of up to 105 °C, making them suitable for all applications exposed to high temperatures. The material also offers high compressive strength, low water absorption, resistance to rot and high insulation performance, the company said.

In line with existing “Styrodur C" products, the panels are green in colour. BASF said the material is particularly suitable for inverted flat roofs subject to heavy loads, for insulating hot water tanks, various insulation applications in solar technology and for hot water insulation applications that are exposed to pressure and moisture.