Custom Molded EPE Physical Properties
Physical Properties | Test
Method | Units | Typical Values |
Density
| ASTM-D3575 | pcf (g/l)
| 1.30 (20)
| 1.5 (24)
| 1.90 (30)
|
Compressive Strength
@25%
Strain
@50% Strain
@75% Strain
| ASTM-D3575
| psi
psi
psi
| 9.5
17.5
44.0
| 10.5
19.0
49.0
| 12.5
22.0
56.0
|
|
|
Compressive Set
| ASTM-D3575 | 25% (50%)
| 3.0
(14.0)
| 4.2 (12.5)
| 4.8 (12.0)
|
Tensile Strength
| ASTM-D3575 | psi | 39.2 | 44.7 | 51.4 |
Tensile Elongation
| ASTM-D3575 | % | 32.0 | 30.0
| 28.5
|
Tear
Strength
| ASTM-D3575 | lbs/in
| 14.0 | 15.5
| 17.0
|
| Buoyancy | ASTM-D3575 | pcf | 60.6 | 60.2
| 59.5
|
Compressive Creep
| ASTM-D3575
1000
hrs @ 1 psi
| % | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
Thermal Conductivity
| ASTM-C177 | (K) BTU-in/ft²-hr-ºF
| 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
Thermal Resistance
| ASTM-C177 | (R) | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Flammability | FMVSS-302 | <4.0 in/min.
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Chemical Resistance
(Auto fuels, fluids, solvents)
| Various | 1 hr exposure
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Note: Typical values Shown
pcf = pounds/cubic foot, g/l =
grams per liter
The
information contained herein is based upon the results of limited
laboratory tests on test samples of material molded from expanded
polyolefin resin manufactured by JSP, www.jsp.com.
There can be no assurance that the similar results will be achieved in
simulated tests or actural use of commercial product molded by customers
of ACH Foam Technologies. Product performance may vary substantially
depending upon the particular application or processing involved. The
listed properties are illustrative only and not the product
specifications. All suggestions and recommendations are made without
warranty since the conditions of use are beyond ACH Foam Technologies'
control. Processing and applications of foam products can influence
molded part performance in many ways. Consequently, processors and/or
users are advised that there may be a need to conduct independent tests
and experiments in order for them to determine the extend to which they
may choose to rely upon such information in their business operations.
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