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Flotation Foam:
Common Uses:
Boats, Marinas, Patios,
Pools, Seat Pads, Yards, Isolation Steel from Masonry, Metal from metal
(curtain walls ect.)
Shipping Weight: .375lb.- Per 1" x 12" x 12" |
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Property |
Test Method |
Typical Values |
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Density |
ASTM D- 1667 |
3.5 p.c.f |
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Compression Deflection 25% |
ASTM D- 1056 |
1.5 - 3.0 psi |
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Comp. Set 25% |
ASTM D- 1056 |
24% max |
Comp. Set 50%
(sample size 1" x 2" x 2") |
ASTM D- 1056
(ASTM D- 1667) |
50% max
(15% max*) |
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Tensile |
ASTM D- 412 |
40 min. |
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Elongation |
ASTM D- 412 |
100% min |
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Water Absorption |
ASTM D- 1056 |
10% max wt. |
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Heat Aging |
ASTM D- 1056
(22 hrs. @ 158 F) |
+/-30% |
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Thermal Stability |
ASTM D- 548
(% change in length after 7 days @ 220F) |
7% max wt. |
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Ozone Resistance |
ASTM D- 1171 |
Pass |
Temperature
(Lower limit to upper limit) |
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-40F to 220F |

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Polyethylene Foam Planks
(Foam specification comes from foam
manufacture) |
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Specifications:
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Closed Cell / Ethylene-Ether Foam / Celluplank |
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Test Method: |
ASTM D3575-93 |
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Density (Lbs./CubicFt.): |
2.3 |
4.0 |
6.0 |
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Colors |
White, Blue, Pink, Black |
White, Black |
White, Black |
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Compressive Strength-Vertical Direction (psi) |
10.5
19.0 |
17.5
29.0 |
30.0
44.0 |
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Compression Set (%) |
18.0 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
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Compression Creep |
<5% @ 2.0 psi |
<5% @ 3.0 psi |
<5% @ 5.0 psi |
Tensile Strength (psi)
(@ 1/2" Thickness) |
42
35 |
82
75 |
111
96 |
Tear Resistance (lb/in)
(@1/2" Thickness) |
13
11 |
31
29 |
43
39 |
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Cell Size (mm) |
1.0 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
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Water Absorption (lb/ft2) |
<0.2 |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
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Bouyancy (Lbs./Cubic Ft.): |
58 |
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Thermal Stability |
<5% |
<5% |
<5% |
Static Decay
(Anti-Static Grade) |
<2 sec |
<2 sec |
<2 sec |
Surface Resistivity
(Anti-Static Grade) |
1.0 x 10(10)-
1.0 x 10(12) |
Thermal Conductivity k-Value
(BTU-IN/HR-FT2-F) |
0.40 - 0.48 |
Thermal Resistance R-Value
(HR-FT2-F/BTU) |
2.09
- 2.48 |
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Please call or email, if you would like more spec. on
polyethylene foam. |

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Polystyrene, Also know as Expanded
Polystyrene Can be used for Packaging, class projects
(Foam specification comes from foam
manufacture) |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
1-LB Density |
2-LB Density |
3-LB Density |
| ASTM
Designation Range |
pcf |
C 303 or
D 1622
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0.90- / 1.10 |
1.35- / 1.65 |
2.70- / 3.30 |
| Common
Designation |
pcf |
C 303 or
D 1622
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1.00 |
2.00 |
3.00 |
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Thermal
Resistance Values |
at 40°
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C 177 or
C 518
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4.00 |
4.60 |
4.70 |
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Strength
Properties / Compressive Resistance |
| 10%
Deformation |
psi |
D 1621 |
10.0 |
25.0 |
50.0 |
| Flexural
Strength |
psi |
c 203 |
25.0 |
50.0 |
90.0 |
| Tensile |
psi |
C 1623 |
16.0 |
23.0 |
NA |
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Moisture
Resistance |
| Water Vapor
Permeance |
perm/in |
E 96 |
5.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| Water
Absorption |
volume |
C 272 |
4.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
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Dimensional Stability |
| Change in
Dimensions |
max % |
D 696 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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Maximum Service Temp |
| Long
Term |
- - -
|
167° F for all densities
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Intermittent |
- - -
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180° F for all densities
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Flame Spread |
| Up to 6"
thickness |
- - -
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E 84* |
Less than 25 for all densities
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Smoke Development |
| Up to 6"
thickness |
- - -
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E 84* |
Less than 450 for all densities
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Oxygen Index |
volume %
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D 2863
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3 for all densities
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Open Cell Foam Specs
(Foam
specification comes from foam manufacturer) |
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Charcoal Regular |
Charcoal Firm |
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Color: |
Light Charcoal |
Dark Charcoal |
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ILD (LBS/ 50sq.in):
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33-39 |
67-75 |
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Density (LBS/Cubic
Ft.) |
1.15-1.35 |
1.50-1.70 |
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25% IFD (Pounds) |
33-39 |
65-75 |
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Support Factor
(65%/ 25% Min.) |
1.90 |
1.90 |
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Tensile (pis) Min. |
14.0 |
10.0 |
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Elongation (%) Min. |
200 |
100 |
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Tear (PPI) Min. |
1.50 |
1.00 |
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Resiliency (%) Min. |
40 |
25 |
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Flammability
|
California 117
Note: All
Testing Done By
ASTM D 3574 Standard Rev. 1, 12-3-02 |
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