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Product General and Technical Information
Date: 10/25/2005
Name: Polyethylene Foam
General Information
Polyethylene foam is good-quality, firm foam. A strong and resilient foam, its uses include a wide range of packaging applications and flotation devices.

Property
(ASTM D 3575)
1.7 LB
2.2 LB*
 4.0 LB 6.0 LB 9.0 LB

Density
(LB/Cubic Ft.)

Color


Cell Count
(cells/inch)

Compressive
Strength
(LB/In. Sq.)
25%
50

Compression
Set (%)
2 hours
24 hour

Compression
Creep (%)

Water
Absorption
(LB/Sq.Ft.)

Thermal
Stability (%)

Service
Temperature °F

R-Value (1 inch)

 1.7


White
Blue


20




7
14



21
16


6



0.06


<2


-30 to 180

N/A		 2.2


White
Black
Pink

24




8
14.5



22
16


6



0.04


<2


-30 to 180

3.2		 4.0


White



30




16.5
20



9
6


0.8



0.02


<2


-30 to 180

N/A		 6.0


White



30




28
39.5



10
7


0.8



0.02


<2


-30 to 180

3.7		 9.0


White



30




46
66



20
11


0.8



0.05


<2


-30 to 180

4

*Pink 2.2LB Polyethyene is anti-static and meets these specification:
Electrostatic Decay (EIA 541): Less than 2.0 seconds
Surface Resistivity (EIA 541): >1.00 x 10^5 <1.00 x 10^12 Ohms


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.