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16/06/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 0554P  Zenova Group PLC  16 June 2022

16 June 2022

 

Zenova Group PLC

("Zenova", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Testing Confirms Zenova Insulation Products Reduce Heat Build Up

 

Zenova Group PLC (AIM: ZED), a provider of innovative fire safety and heat
management technology and products, is pleased to report that the results of a
recent test confirmed the insulation qualities of its Zenova IP thermal
insulation paint and Zenova IR thermal insulation render.

 

The test was carried out by a leading independent testing company, Intertek,
in accordance with testing standard ASTM D4803 to confirm how Zenova IP
thermal insulation paint and Zenova IR thermal insulation render reduces heat
build-up on steel surfaces.

 

In real world situations, heat build-up relates to the amount of heat absorbed
by a surface, which then increases the ambient air temperature around the
material and on the material's reverse side. It is the reason why the
temperature in uninsulated structures such as shipping containers and modular
buildings can rise considerably when exposed to prolonged sunshine and hot
external temperatures.

 

The test, which was carried out in laboratory conditions, found that:

 

·    A 1.33mm coating of Zenova IP thermal insulation paint reduced the
rise in ambient air temperature on the opposite side of a steel sheet by 54%
compared to an untreated control sample

·    A 5mm coating of Zenova IR thermal insulation render reduced the rise
in ambient air temperature on the opposite side of a steel sheet by 55%,
compared to an untreated control sample

 

The following is a summary of Intertek's finding:

 

                                      Maximum Temperature Reached On Untreated Side     Temperature Rise Above Ambient Temperature      Reduction in °C Temperature Rise Above Ambient Temperature Compared To
                                                                                                                                        Control Sample
                                      °F                       °C                       °F                      °C                      %
 0.048" Steel with 5 mm IR Coating    122.9                    50.5                     54.9                    12.7                    54
 0.048" Steel with 1.3 mm IP Coating  122.2                    50.1                     54.2                    12.3                    55
 0.048" Steel (control)               149.9                    65.5                     81.6                    27.6                    -

 

 

 

The following diagram illustrates the test results in simple terms:
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0554P_1-2022-6-15.pdf
(http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0554P_1-2022-6-15.pdf)

 

 

 

 

A copy of Intertek's test results can be found on the company's website at
www.zenovagroup.com/testing (http://www.zenovagroup.com/testing)

 

Commenting on the results of the test, Tony Crawley, Chief Executive of Zenova
Group PLC said: "The results from this test are hugely pleasing and reinforce
the thermal insulation qualities of Zenova's insulation render and paint.

 

"In simple terms, the steel sheets coated with Zenova IR thermal insulation
render and Zenova IP thermal insulation paint absorbed and emitted far less
heat on their uncoated side than the plain steel sheet, with the ambient
temperature around their uncoated sides rising 54-55% less than on the plain
steel sheet.

 

"In practical terms, these results confirm that Zenova IR thermal insulation
render and Zenova thermal insulation paint can have a dramatic impact on
reducing heat ingress and absorption, and we believe there a numerous
applications for them across multiple sectors.

 

"For instance, in the refrigerated transport and cold chain sector, reducing
heat build-up on surfaces can dramatically reduce the cooling load, which
helps save energy, money and carbon emissions. In the oil and gas sector,
reducing the absorption of heat into pipelines and infrastructure can reduce
stress on services, and increase the durability and resilience of systems.
And, in the construction sector, the reduction in heat absorption and
insulation benefits of Zenova's products has applications in homes,
commercial, industrial and modular buildings, where they can help improve
insulation, reduce cooling loads and generally improve thermal comfort for
occupants and residents.

 

"We believe that Zenova's transparent approach to testing, with all test
results published on our website, is important as it builds awareness,
understanding and trust in an innovative range of products which, we believe,
have an important role to play in helping solve important issues surrounding
insulation and fire safety."

 

For further information please contact: Zenova Group PLC
 Tony Crawley, Chief Executive Officer  Via Orana Corporate LLP:

 Don Nicolson, Non-Executive Chairman   Anthony Eastman

                                        Tel: +44 20 3475 6834
 SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser)
 Matt Davis / Adam Dawes                Tel: +44 20 3368 3550
 SI Capital Limited (Broker)
 Nick Emerson                           Tel: +44 1483 413 500
 Redbine Ltd (Media Enquiries)
 Paul Dulieu                            Tel: +44 203 093 9530

                                        +44 7554 521 421

                                        Email: paul@redbine.co.uk (mailto:paul@redbine.co.uk)

 

About Zenova Group PLC:

The Group, through Zenova Ltd, is the holder of intellectual property that underpins a suite of fire safety and temperature management products and technology. The product range is applicable to industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The Group's products include fire retardant paints, insulating paints and render, fire extinguishing fluid and applications. Through innovative development, and a refined formulation and development process, Zenova provides industry leading solutions across a range of fire protection and temperature management problems, comprising:

Zenova (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fp/) FP
(https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fp/)

A water-based fire-protection paint that prevents ignition and spread of fire.
It can be used in commercial, industrial, and domestic applications on variety
of materials, from wood to metal.

Zenova (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ip/) IP
(https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ip/)

Thermal insulation paint that creates a thermal barrier, provides thermal
reflection of sunrays and infrared radiation, anti-condensation, and
anti-mould properties. It can be applied to virtually any exterior or interior
material, regardless of the surface.

Zenova (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ir/) IR
(https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ir/)

Thermal insulation render to enhance the effectiveness of insulation by
creating a thermo shield. It fills all cavities and gaps regardless of
geometric shape and creates a vacuum - the most effective insulator.

Zenova (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fx/) FX
(https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fx/)

Patent pending fire extinguisher filled with proprietary Zenova Fluid (Zenova
FXB) that extinguishes all types of fires, reduces chances of re-ignition,
works in cold (-15 ̊C) conditions, is non-toxic and does not produce harmful
by-products.

Zenova (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-cs/) CS
(https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-cs/)

Patent pending next generation ceiling sprinkler filled with proprietary
Zenova Fluid (Zenova FXB) that removes the need to install large fluid tanks,
piping, complicated equipment, and software. This sprinkler could be installed
in the kitchen.

The Group has achieved this without compromising the sustainability of natural and economical resources, including personal health and safety, with ecologically sound products.

 

Further information on the Group can be found at www.zenovagroup.com
(http://www.zenovagroup.com/)

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