Expanded Polypropylene Foam (EPP) Physical Data Sheet

Product General and Technical Information
Date: 11/22/2021 Name: Expanded Polypropylene
General Information
Expanded Polypropylene Foam (EPP) is a rigid closed-cell foam with great compression and impact resistance. Common applications include heavy duty packaging, signage, roofing strips, and more.

Property Test Method Black - 1.3LB White - 1.5LB

Density (LB/Cubic Ft.)

ASTM D3575

1.3

Range, 1.5 - 2.8

Compressive Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575    
@ 10% 11.7 14.85 - 32
@ 25% 14.5 19 - 42
@ 50% 23.5 28.5 - 54
@ 75% 45 54.5 - 111
Tensile Strength (PSI)

ASTM D3575

38 46.75 - 67
Tensile Elongation (%)

ASTM D3575

20 19 - 16
Tear Strength (LB/In.)

ASTM D3575

10 11.5 - 16
Compression Set (%) ASTM D3575    
@ 25% 8 7.5 - 7
@ 50% 14 13 - 12
Bouyancy (LB/cubic ft)

ASTM D3575

60.5 60 - 59
Thermal Conductivity (K)

ASTM C177

0.26 0.25 - 0.26
Thermal Resistance @ 70F (R)

ASTM C177

3.8 3.9 - 3.8
Coeff. of Lin. Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10^-5)

ASTM D696

6.0 5.85 - 5.4
Service Temperature (°F; Max.)

ASTM D3575

212 212
Water Absorption (% [vol]/lb/ft^2)

ASTM D3575/C272

<5.0/<0.02 <5.0/<0.02
Compressive Creep (1000hr, % [PSI])

ASTM D3575

1.8 [1.5] 1.5 [1.75] - 1.5 [3.0]
Flammability (<4.0 in/min)

FMVSS-302

PASS NA
Chemical Resistance (1 hr exposure [solvents, acids, and alkalines])

Various

PASS NA
Fuel Immersion (<5% [Change in Volume])

Coast Guard; Fuel B per 33 CFR § 183.114

PASS NA

Black - 1.3LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 1.3
Compressive Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575  
@ 10% 11.7
@ 25% 14.5
@ 50% 23.5
@ 75% 45
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 38
Tensile Elongation (%) ASTM D3575 20
Tear Strength (LB/In.) ASTM D3575 10
Compression Set (%) ASTM D3575  
@ 25% 8
@ 50% 14
Bouyancy (lbs/ft^3) ASTM D3575 60.5
Thermal Conductivity (K) ASTM C177 0.26
Thermal Resistance @ 70F (R) ASTM C177 3.8
Coeff. of Lin. Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10^-5) ASTM D696 6.0
Service Temperature (°F; Max.) ASTM D3575 212
Water Absorption (% [vol]/lb/ft^2) ASTM D3575/C272 <5.0/<0.02
Compressive Creep (1000hr, % [PSI]) ASTM D3575/C272 1.8 [1.5]
Flammability (<4.0 in/min) FMVSS-302 PASS
Chemical Resistance (1 hr exposure [solvents, acids, and alkalines]) Various PASS
Fuel Immersion (<5% [Change in Volume]) Coast Guard; Fuel B per 33 CFR § 183.114 PASS
White - 1.5LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 Range, 1.5 - 2.8
Compressive Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575  
@ 10% 14.85 - 32
@ 25% 19 - 42
@ 50% 28.5 - 54
@ 75% 54.5 - 111
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 46.75 - 67
Tensile Elongation (%) ASTM D3575 19 - 16
Tear Strength (LB/In.) ASTM D3575 11.5 - 16
Compression Set (%) ASTM D3575  
@ 25% 7.5 - 7
@ 50% 13 - 12
Bouyancy (lbs/ft^3) ASTM D3575 60 - 59
Thermal Conductivity (K) ASTM C177 0.25 - 0.26
Thermal Resistance @ 70F (R) ASTM C177 3.9 - 3.8
Coeff. of Lin. Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10^-5) ASTM D696 5.85 - 5.4
Service Temperature (°F; Max.) ASTM D3575 212
Water Absorption (% [vol]/lb/ft^2) ASTM D3575/C272 <5.0/<0.02
Compressive Creep (1000hr, % [PSI]) ASTM D3575/C272 1.5 [1.75] - 1.5 [3.0]
Flammability (<4.0 in/min) FMVSS-302 NA
Chemical Resistance (1 hr exposure [solvents, acids, and alkalines]) Various NA
Fuel Immersion (<5% [Change in Volume]) Coast Guard; Fuel B per 33 CFR § 183.114 NA


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