Facts

About Pink® Batts®
What is it?	Range of insulating material made from lightweight, flexible and resilient glass wool. It is recognisable by its pink colour.
What does it do?	It keeps the heat in when it's cold and the heat out when it's hot. It can also reduce levels of noise.
Performance
Sound insulation	Pink® Batts® insulation absorbs sound, dampening inside and outside noise.
Fire performance	Non-combustible – it will not catch fire or melt easily.
Rot, mould, humidity and corrosion	Does not rot.
Moisture resistance	Resistant to moisture. However, it loses its effectiveness if wet.
Life of insulation	50 years plus, depending on where it is installed.
Thermal Insulation	Glass wool fibres generally perform better than other fibrous insulation and require less weight to achieve the same R-value. Pink Batts insulation comes in a range of different R-values to best match a product to your need.
Type of product
Glasswool	Glass wool is a non-combustible insulation material that won’t catch fire or melt easily, corrode or rot. It is not a food source for vermin.
Health and safety
Installation risk	Wearing protective clothing during installation will prevent temporary skin irritation.
Safe Product	The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies the glass wool formulation used to manufacture Pink® Batts® products in the same category as caffeine and chlorinated drinking water.
	Pink® Batts® insulation is independently certified to meet the strict international chemical emissions limits of both the Greenguard and M1 standards to help create healthier indoor air environments.
Use/Installation
Uses	Used in wall cavities, ceiling and under floor
Installation	Insulation should be installed correctly, with no gaps, to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Environmental impact
Sustainability	Made from up to 80% recycled glass.  Manufactured in New Zealand, reducing shipping distances.
Purchasing
Retail outlets	Readily available at selected merchants throughout NZ.
Cost	Generally a lower-cost insulation option.