Polystyrene Foam (EPS) Physical Data Sheet
| Product General and Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Date: 12/10/2014 | Name: Expanded Polystyrene Foam |
| General Information Expanded Polystyrene, or EPS, has a range of densities and applications, including arts and crafts, insulation, and packaging. |
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| Property (ASTM C 578-92(all)) | Values (1LB) |
Values (2LB) |
Values (3LB) |
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) |
1.02 |
2.00 |
3.00 |
Thermal Conductivity |
0.23 / 0.24 / 0.26 |
0.20 / 0.21 / 0.23 |
0.18 / 0.19 / 0.21 |
Thermal Resistance |
4.35 / 4.17 / 3.85 |
5.00 / 4.76 / 4.35 |
5.56 / 5.26 / 4.70 |
Compressive 10% Deformation (PSI) |
12 |
29 |
46 |
Flexural (PSI) |
27 |
63 |
99 |
Tensile (PSI) |
18 |
26 |
34 |
Shear (PSI) |
20 |
36 |
52 |
Shear Modulus (PSI) |
300 |
620 |
940 |
Modulus of Elasticity (PSI) |
200 |
480 |
760 |
WVT (perm. in) |
3.5 |
1.3 |
0.7 |
Absorption (%) vol. Max. |
4.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
Capillarity |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./(in.)(°F) |
0.000035 |
0.000035 |
0.000035 |
Maximum Service Temperature (°F) |
167 / 180 |
167 / 180 |
167 / 180 |
Oxygen Index (%) |
24.0 |
24.0 |
24.0 |
Contains Fire Retardant Additives |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1LB Polystyrene | |
| Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) | 1.02 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Btu-in/hr-Sq.Ft. - °F) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
0.23 / 0.24 / 0.26 |
| Thermal Resistance (R-Value @ 1" Thick) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
4.35 / 4.17 / 3.85 |
| Compressive 10% Deformation (PSI) | 12 |
| Flexural (PSI) | 27 |
| Tensile (PSI) | 18 |
| Shear (PSI) | 20 |
| Shear Modulus (PSI) | 300 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (PSI) | 200 |
| WVT (perm. in) | 3.5 |
| Absorption (%) vol. Max. | 4.0 |
| Capillarity | NONE |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./(in.)(°F) | 0.000035 |
| Maximum Service Temperature (°F) Long-term / Short-term |
167 / 180 |
| Oxygen Index (%) | No |
| Contains Fire Retardant Additives | No |
| 2LB Polystyrene | |
| Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) | 2.00 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Btu-in/hr-Sq.Ft. - °F) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
0.20 / 0.21 / 0.23 |
| Thermal Resistance (R-Value @ 1" Thick) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
5.00 / 4.76 / 4.35 |
| Compressive 10% Deformation (PSI) | 29 |
| Flexural (PSI) | 63 |
| Tensile (PSI) | 26 |
| Shear (PSI) | 36 |
| Shear Modulus (PSI) | 620 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (PSI) | 480 |
| WVT (perm. in) | 1.3 |
| Absorption (%) vol. Max. | 2.0 |
| Capillarity | NONE |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./(in.)(°F) | 0.000035 |
| Maximum Service Temperature (°F) Long-term / Short-term |
167 / 180 |
| Oxygen Index (%) | 24.0 |
| Contains Fire Retardant Additives | Yes |
| 3LB Polystyrene | |
| Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) | 3.00 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Btu-in/hr-Sq.Ft. - °F) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
0.18 / 0.19 / 0.21 |
| Thermal Resistance (R-Value @ 1" Thick) @ 25°F / @ 40°F / @ 75°F |
5.56 / 5.26 / 4.70 |
| Compressive 10% Deformation (PSI) | 46 |
| Flexural (PSI) | 99 |
| Tensile (PSI) | 34 |
| Shear (PSI) | 52 |
| Shear Modulus (PSI) | 940 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (PSI) | 760 |
| WVT (perm. in) | 0.7 |
| Absorption (%) vol. Max. | 1.0 |
| Capillarity | NONE |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in./(in.)(°F) | 0.000035 |
| Maximum Service Temperature (°F) Long-term / Short-term |
167 / 180 |
| Oxygen Index (%) | 24.0 |
| Contains Fire Retardant Additives | Yes |
All values reported are typical values. We cannot guarantee the applicability or the accuracy of this information or the suitability of the product for any particular purpose. This product is sold without warranty, expressed or implied. (Unless stated otherwise.) Buyer assumes all responsibility for loss or damage arising from the handling and use of this product, whether done in accordance with directions or not. Statements concerning the possible use of this product are not intended as recommendation to use this product in the infringement of any patent.
