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Ensinger PEI
NOVA Chemicals Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) R185B Expandable Polystyrene Resin
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS); Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Material Notes:

Packaging/Fabricated Packaging; Regular Grade

Features/Attributes:

  • Mid-Range Pentane
  • Reduced Prepuff Age Times
  • Fast Molding Cycles

Applications:

  • Packaging
  • Fabricated Packaging
  • Shippers/Coolers

R185B resins should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

NOVA Chemicals EPS resins are biologically and chemically inert. NOVA Chemicals EPS resins are do not contain CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons).

Information provided by NOVA Chemicals®

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Bulk Density
  • Density, Batch Pre-Expander
  • Density, Continuous Pre-Expander
  • Filler Content, Mid-Range Pentane Content, by weight
  • Filler Content, Targeted Pentane Content
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 5.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 1.5 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 2.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 2.5 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 3.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Actual, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 1.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Max, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 5.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Max, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 3.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Max, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 2.0 pcf
  • Water Absorption, Max, Lbs of Water Absorbed per sq. ft. of Specimen Surface, 1.0 pcf
  • Particle Size, Mean Unexpanded Bead Size
  • Particle Size, "B" Bead Size
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Plaques, 2.2 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Plaques, 2.5 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Plaques, 1.4 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Minimum Fusion, Plaques, 2.3 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Plaques, 1.0 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Blocks, 2.2 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Blocks, 2.5 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Blocks, 1.0 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Optimum Fusion, Blocks, 1.4 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Minimum Fusion, Blocks, 2.3 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Minimum Fusion, Plaques, 1.0 pcf
  • Permeability, in; Minimum Fusion, Blocks, 1.0 pcf
  • Thermal Conductivity, 2.5 pcf
  • Thermal Conductivity, 2.0 pcf
  • Thermal Conductivity, 1.5 pcf
  • Thermal Conductivity, 1.25 pcf
  • Thermal Conductivity, 1.0 pcf
  • Maximum Service Temperature, Air
  
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