A method of neutralizing acid containing compositions present in an insulation board.

摘要

Described is a method of neutralizing acid containing compositions present in an insulation board comprising the steps of providing an insulation board containing a leachable acid composition and neutralizing the leachable acid by applying to the board an effective neutralizing amount of an inorganic alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt. Preferably, the board is a phenolic foam having opposing sides of a fiberglass facer with the neutralizing agent embedded in the fiberglass facer.