Product General and Technical Information
Date: 12/12/2021
Name: Expanded Polypropylene
General Information
Expanded Polypropylene Foam (EPP) is a rigid closed-cell foam with great compression and impact resistance. Common applications include heavy duty packaging, signage, roofing strips, and more.
Property Test Method Black - 1.3LB White - 1.5LB
Density (LB/Cubic Ft.) ASTM D3575 1.3 Range, 1.5 - 2.8
Compressive Strength (PSI)
@ 10%
@ 25%
@ 50%
@ 75%		 ASTM D3575  
11.7
14.5
23.5
45		  
14.85 - 32
19 - 42
28.5 - 54
54.5 - 111
Tensile Strength (PSI) ASTM D3575 38 46.75 - 67
Tensile Elongation (%) ASTM D3575 20 19 - 16
Tear Strength (LB/In.) ASTM D3575 10 11.5 - 16
Compression Set (%)
@ 25%
@ 50%		 ASTM D3575  
8
14		  
7.5 - 7
13 - 12
Bouyancy (LB/cubic ft) ASTM D3575 60.5 60 - 59
Thermal Conductivity (K) ASTM C177 0.26 0.25 - 0.26
Thermal Resistance @ 70F (R) ASTM C177 3.8 3.9 - 3.8
Coeff. of Lin. Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10^-5) ASTM D696 6.0 5.85 - 5.4
Service Temperature (°F; Max.)) ASTM D3575 212 212
Water Absorption (% [vol]/lb/ft^2) ASTM D3575/C272 <5.0/<0.02 <5.0/<0.02
Compressive Creep (1000hr, % [PSI]) ASTM D3575 1.8 [1.5] 1.5 [1.75] - 1.5 [3.0]
Flammability (<4.0 in/min) FMVSS-302 PASS NA
Chemical Resistance (1 hr exposure [solvents, acids, and alkalines]) Various PASS NA
Fuel Immersion (<5% [Change in Volume]) Coast Guard; Fuel B per 33 CFR § 183.114 PASS NA

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