The present invention relates to fiberglass loose-fill insulation that is
insensitive to the content of boron in the composition of the glass. It
has been discovered that the level of boron in the glass used for the
manufacture of loose-fill glass wool can be substantially reduced without
degrading thermal performance. The lowered amount of boron provides for a
lower cost batch composition and increased furnace life. The glass
composition of the present invention includes a substantially reduced
content of boron and preferably an increased amount of sodium dioxide.
The primary phase of these glass compositions is typically devitrite
(Na.sub.2Ca.sub.3Si.sub.6O.sub.16). The glass of the present invention
provides a glass fiber blowing wool that does not require an increase in
pack density to compensate for the reduced boron content while achieving
the similar thermal conductivity. The glass of the present invention is
also suitable for use in acoustic insulation.