Mechanical properties, thermal properties and flame resistance of different kinds of foams.
| EPSa | Plastazote® HD110b | Airex® C70 PVCc | Airex® R82 PEIc | Rohacell® S PMId | PSU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ρ (kg m−3) | 16–64 | 110 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| P (MPa) | 0.09–0.55 | 0.78 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.18 |
| σ (MPa) | 0.21–0.74 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.08 |
| HDT (°C) | 60–70 | 100 (ref. 28) | 120 | 190 | 200–220 | 168 |
| λ (W m−1 K−1) | 0.031–0.038 (ref. 29) | 0.037–0.042 (ref. 30) | 0.035 | 0.040 | 0.038 | 0.042 |
| LOI (%) | 18 (ref. 8) | 17.5 (ref. 31) | 30 | 35 | 29 | 27.5 |
a
Data come from product specification of EPS Industry Alliance, in America.
b
Data come from product specification of Zotefoams company, in England.
c
Data come from product specification of Airex company, in Switzerland.
d
Data come from product specification of Rohm company, in Germany.