Akousti-Board Black™

A heavy-density board providing acoustical insulation and a visual barrier, with a black mat applied to provide a smooth, tough finish. This rigid product is durable and designed to stand up to abuse. The product is typically used where framing members are not present. 

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Product Features

Sounds Control
Akousti-Board Black is designed for use as acoustical insulation on walls and ceilings, and provides a visual barrier with an aesthetic appearance.
Durable & Dark
Akousti-Board Black is an ideal choice when your system design requires a rigid product and where additional strength and abuse resistance are required.
Sustainable
Akousti-Board Black is made with our bio-based ECOSE® binder and is formaldehyde-free. It’s also made with at least 50% recycled glass.
Product Details
Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA
PROPERTY (UNIT)TESTPERFORMANCE
CorrosivenessASTM C665Does not accelerate corrosion of steel 
CorrosionASTM C1617Pass 
Surface Burning Characteristics (flame spread/smoke developed)ASTM E84, UL 723FHC 25/50, UL/ULC Classified
Sound Absorption Coefficients
SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS | ASTM C423, TYPE A MOUNTING, OCTAVE BAND CENTER FREQUENCY (CYCLES/SEC.
DENSITY THICKNESS 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
3.0 PCF
(48 kg/m3 )
1" (25 mm) 0.13 0.24 0.56 0.83 0.92 0.98 0.65
2" (51 mm) 0.33 0.67 1.07 1.07 1.03 1.06 0.95
Available 24” (610 mm) wide x 48” (1219 mm) long.
All Product Resources
GREENGUARD Gold - Akousti-Board Black
December 2025PDF (859.64 KB)
UL Environmental Claim Validation - Recycled Content - Akousti-Board Black
September 2018PDF (678.76 KB)
GREENGUARD - Akousti-Board Black
December 2025PDF (848.85 KB)
UL Environmental Claim Validation - Formaldehyde Free - Akousti-Board Black
December 2025PDF (747.50 KB)
Safety Data Sheet - Akousti-Board Black
October 2020PDF (566.15 KB)
Data Sheet - Akousti-Board Black
August 2025PDF (1.13 MB)
Revit File for Akousti-Board Black™
December 2022RVT (1.52 MB)
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Akousti-Shield™
This flexible blanket provides acoustical and thermal insulation, with a black mat facing adhered to one surface. It’s designed for spaces where acoustic insulation is a must, such as theaters, sound studios, and public concourses.
Applications
Thickness
1" – 2"
Width
48"
Length
50'; 100'
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