Product General and Technical Information
Date: 10/3/2017
Name: Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam
General Information
Cross-Linked Polyethylene foam is a good-quality foam with a firm feel. Common applications can be found Here.

Property Test Method 2.0 LB 3.0 LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 2 3
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 55.4 70.4
Tear Resistance (lbf/in) ASTM D3575 12.5 17.7
Elongation at Break (%) ASTM D3575 290 319
Shore Hardness (00 or A) ASTM D2240 50 (00) 58 (00)
Compression Deflection
25% (PSI)
50% (PSI)
ASTM D3575  
8.2
17.1
 
10.5
19.8
Compression Set
25%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
25%, 24 hr (% Max)
50%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
50%, 24 hr (% Max)
ASTM D3575  
18
7
42
16
 
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32
13
Working Temperature Range (°F) Internal -76 to 194 -94 to 194
Water Absorption, 7 days % Vol (max)) Internal 1 1
Thermal Conductivity,
176°F (80°C)
(BTU·in/hr·Sq.Ft·°F)
ASTM C177 0.26 ---
Flammability, >1/4" (4"/min) FMVSS302 PASS PASS
Thermal Stability, 24hrs at 158°F (70°C)(%) ASTM D3575 2 2

Property Test Method 4.0 LB 6.0 LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 4 6
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 99.0 137
Tear Resistance (lbf/in) ASTM D3575 21.8 30.1
Elongation at Break (%) ASTM D3575 306 268
Shore Hardness (00 or A) ASTM D2240 71 (00) 27 (A)
Compression Deflection
25% (PSI)
50% (PSI)
ASTM D3575  
21.2
31.8
 
25.2
37.7
Compression Set
25%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
25%, 24 hr (% Max)
50%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
50%, 24 hr (% Max)
ASTM D3575  
10.0
3.5
28.5
12.5
 
8
3
23
11
Working Temperature Range (°F) Internal -76 to 194 -76 to 194
Water Absorption, 7 days % Vol (max)) Internal 1 1
Thermal Conductivity,
176°F (80°C)
(BTU·in/hr·Sq.Ft·°F)
ASTM C177 --- ---
Flammability, >1/4" (4"/min) FMVSS302 PASS PASS
Thermal Stability, 24hrs at 158°F (70°C)(%) ASTM D3575 2 2

Property Test Method 8.0 LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 8
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 251.8
Tear Resistance (lbf/in) ASTM D3575 37.4
Elongation at Break (%) ASTM D3575 228.8
Shore Hardness (00 or A) ASTM D2240 83 (00)
Compression Deflection
25% (PSI)
50% (PSI)
ASTM D3575  
37.4
63.0
Compression Set
25%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
25%, 24 hr (% Max)
50%, 1/2 hr (% Max)
50%, 24 hr (% Max)
ASTM D3575  
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19.4
10.2
Working Temperature Range (°F) Internal -40 to 212
Water Absorption, 7 days % Vol (max)) Internal ---
Thermal Conductivity,
176°F (80°C)
(BTU·in/hr·Sq.Ft·°F)
ASTM C177 ---
Flammability, >1/4" (4"/min) FMVSS302 PASS
Thermal Stability, 24hrs at 158°F (70°C)(%) ASTM D3575 ---

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