ATLANTA, GA — Johns Manville recently announced that it will begin manufacturing an entirely formaldehyde-free line of fiber glass building insulation for residential and commercial use. According to the company, all Johns Manville building insulation will be manufactured with a unique new acrylic resin binder that removes insulation as a potential source of formaldehyde in the indoor air environment and eliminates formaldehyde emissions during manufacturing. Shipment of the new Johns Manville formaldehyde-free line will begin in March 2002, with all building insulation manufacturing facilities to be converted to formaldehyde-free binder production by August 2002.

In addition to eliminating formaldehyde as a concern, Johns Manville’s formaldehyde-free fiber glass insulation contains a minimum of 25% recycled glass. It also eliminates formaldehyde emissions during manufacturing, without the extensive pollution abatement equipment that is so common on production lines using traditional binders.

“Our formaldehyde-free insulation continues a long tradition of providing superior energy efficiency, while responding to the consumer and building industry preferences for smarter, more innovative products,” said Michael Kane, senior vice president of the Insulation Group at Johns Manville.