Is Tripolymer TM. Tank Media the same as Urea Formaldehyde foam?
A. No. Urea Formaldehyde (U.F.) or Amino Plast resins, as they are sometimes referred to were developed for use as water-soluble adhesives and glues. When converted into foam insulation and used in underground tanks, they have a tendency to be light in density and have relativity little structural strength. Being simple in chemical composition and having weak molecular bonding, Urea Formaldehyde foam hydrolyzes or decompose over time and are subject to moisture and bacterial decomposition. Most Urea Formaldehyde resins manufactured today are used as precursors for controlled release nitrogen fertilizers, temporary foundry castings and interior grade plywood adhesives.
