Expanded Polystyrene
Discover the versatility of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), the innovative material behind the creation of various white foam products. With applications spanning the packaging industry and building insulation, EPS granules consist of a styrene component forming the cell structure and a pentane gas element serving as the blowing agent.
EPS 22
Property
Not fire retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
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Applications
Medium Density Block Low and medium-density foam blocks made from EPS 22 are used as thermal insulation boards for construction applications without special requirements concerning flame resistance or as packaging blanks.
EPS 32
Property
Not fire retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
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Applications
High-Density Block, Shape Molding EPS 32 is used as a multi-application packaging material for contour moldings with a minimum wall thickness of 10 mm. Properly processed EPS foam packaging made from EPS 32 provides high mechanical strength also with low densities. It is not hygroscopic and does not become friable in low temperatures. Molded EPS packaging parts have to act as shock absorbers and cushion their content against blows from outside, i.e. they have to absorb the energy released in an impact. The mainly closed cell structure of molded foam parts made from EPS 32 absorbs the impact stress as “deformation work”. In this process, the air enclosed in the cells is first compressed, while bigger impact forces may also deform or crack the cell walls.
EPS (F)
Property
Flame Retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-2.0
0.8-1.2
0.4-0.9
0.3-0.5
Applications
Rigid insulation boards, Panel applications, Low-density housing, and construction blocks, Civil Engineering Flame Retardant series are suitable for self-extinguishing applications where the oxygen index is potentially high
EPS (P)
Property
Regular High Expansion EPS
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-2.0
0.8-1.2
0.4-0.9
0.3-0.5
Applications
Rigid insulation boards, Panel applications, Low-density housing and construction blocks, Civil Engineering
EPS (SE)
Property
Standard Expansion & Flame Retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-2.0
0.8-1.2
0.4-0.9
0.3-0.5
Applications
Rigid insulation boards, Panel applications, Low-density housing and construction blocks, Civil Engineering. Flame Retardant series are suitable for self-extinguishing applications where the oxygen index is potentially high.
EPS (50-450)
Property
Self extinguishing grade
Typical bead size (mm)
1.6-1.9
1.2-1.6
1.0-1.2
0.73-1.0
0.47-0.73
0.3-0.47
Applications
Medium and high-density Insulation and packing products, special use products
EPS F100
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-1.8
Applications
EPS F100 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 7-12 kg/m3 after multiple expansion stages, suitable for high-quality block molding (unusable for construction) and shape molding with a section thickness of 20 mm and higher. EPS F100 in general is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorbers, and light concrete applications.
EPS F101
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-1.8
Applications
EPS F101 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 12-20 kg/m3 after multiple expansion stages, suitable for high-quality block molding (unusable for construction) and shape molding with a section thickness of 20 mm and higher. EPS F101 in general is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, in industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorbers, and light concrete applications. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages.
EPS F105
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
1.2-1.8
Applications
EPS F105 is an EPS class non-HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 12 k/m³ – 20 kg/m³ After multiple expansion stages and is suitable for high-quality block molding and shape molding with a section thickness of 20mm and higher. EPS F105, in general, is used for case and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and f or light concrete applications.
EPS F200
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.9-1.3
Applications
EPS F200 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 10-18 kg/m3 after multiple expansion stages, suitable for high-quality block molding (unusable for construction) and shape molding with a section thickness of 10 mm and higher. EPS F200 in general is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and light concrete applications.
EPS F201
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.9-1.3
Applications
EPS F201 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 13-20 kg/m3 after multiple expansion stages, suitable for high-quality block molding (unusable for construction) and shape molding with a section thickness of 10 mm and above. EPS F201 in general is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorbers, and light concrete applications. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages.
EPS F205
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.9-1.3
Applications
EPS F205 is an EPS class non-HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 13k/m³ – 18 kg/m³ After multiple expansion stages and is suitable for high-quality block molding and shape molding with a section thickness of 20mm and higher. EPS F205, in general, is used for case and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and f or light concrete applications.
EPS F300
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.7-1.0
Applications
EPS F300 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 18-25 kg/m3 suitable for shape molding with good fusion and surface finish. E PS F300 in general is used for small parts and thin walls with good surface finish and is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and light concrete applications. Lower densities can be archived after multiple expansion stages.
EPS F305
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.7-1.0
Applications
EPS F305 is an EPS class non-HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 16 k/m³ – 22 kg/m³ After multiple expansion stages and is suitable for high-quality block molding and shape molding with a section thickness of 20mm and higher. EPS F305, in general, is used for case and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and for light concrete applications.
EPS F400
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.4-0.7
Applications
EPS F400 is an EPS class with HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges above 20 kg/m3 suitable for shape molding with good fusion and surface finish. EPS F400 in general is used for small parts and thin walls with good surface finish is used for cases and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorbers, and light concrete applications. Lower densities can be archived after multiple expansion stages.
EPS F405
Property
Flame retardant
Typical bead size (mm)
0.4-0.7
Applications
EPS F405 is an EPS class non-HBCD flame retardant, which can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges above 20 k/m³ After multiple expansion stages and is suitable for high-quality block molding and shape molding with a section thickness of 20mm and higher. EPS F405 in general is used for case and packaging products, insulation applications that require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and light concrete applications.
EPS R200
Property
—
Typical bead size (mm)
0.9-1.4
Applications
EPS R200 is an EPS class that can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 12 Kg/m³ – 25Kg/m³ suitable for high-quality block molding with a section thickness of 15 mm and higher. EPS R200 is used for cases and packaging products suitable for food contact, insulation applications do not require fire classification. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages.
EPS R300
Property
—
Typical bead size (mm)
0.7-1.0
Applications
EPS R300 is and EPS class that can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 13 Kg/m³ – 25 Kg/m³ suitable for high-quality block molding with a section thickness of 10 mm and higher. EPS R300 is used for cases and packaging products suitable for food contact, insulation applications do not require fire classification. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages.
EPS R310
Property
—
Typical bead size (mm)
0.7-1.0
Applications
EPS R310 is an EPS class that can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges between 14 Kg/m³ – 25 Kg/m³ suitable for high-quality block molding with a section thickness of 10 mm, ensuring rapid molding with its short cycle time. EPS R310 is used for cases and packaging products suitable for food contact, insulation applications do not require fire classification. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages.
EPS R400
Property
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Typical bead size (mm)
0.4-0.7
Applications
EPS R400 is an EPS class that can be used in the production of EPS foam in density ranges above 18 Kg/m³ suitable for high-quality block molding and shape molding with a section thickness of 10 mm and lower. EPS R400 is used for cases and packaging products suitable for food contact, insulation applications that do not require fire classification, industrial applications inside proton brick with impact absorber, and light concrete applications. Lower densities can be achieved after multiple expansion stages
Advantages of EPS
Benefit from the exceptional qualities of EPS, renowned for its lightweight nature, minimal heat transfer, and impressive resistance to moisture absorption. While EPS excels in sustainability, containing over 95% air and being fully recyclable, it’s essential to note its optimal usage temperature of approximately 80 degrees. Explore the countless possibilities of EPS, where ingenuity meets eco-friendly solutions.
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