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Open Cell Foam Specs
(Foam specification comes from foam manufacture) 

Luxury Foam Premium Foam HD23 Foam Standard Foam Plush/Soft Foam
Color: Light Blue White/ Neutral White/ Neutral White/ Neutral White/ Neutral
Life span (normal use) 12-18 yrs 12-18 yrs 12-18 yrs 1-2 yrs 2-5 yrs
ILD (LBS/ 50sq.in): 44-54 31-37 19-27 32-38 7-14
Density (LBS/Cubic Ft.) 2.60-2.80 2.60-2.80 2.30 1.10-1.30 1.00-1.20
25% IFD (Pounds) 45-55 32-38 N/A 33-39 15-21
Support Factor
(65%/ 25% Min.)
1.90 1.90 N/A 1.90 1.00
Tensile (pis) Min. 12.0 12.0 12.0 14.0 12.0
Elongation (%) Min. 200 150 120% 200 150
Tear (PPI) Min. 1.20 1.20 1.2 1.50 1.20
Resiliency (%) Min. 45 45 N/A 40 46
Flammability California 117
Note: All Testing Is Done By The ASTM D 3574 Standard
Rev. 1, 12-3-02

Open Cell Foam Specs
(Foam specification comes from foam manufacturer) 

Charcoal Regular Charcoal Firm Anit-Static Packaging 4.3 LB Memory 5.3 LB Memory
Visco Polyurethane Foam
Color: Light Charcoal Dark Charcoal Pink  Natural Natural
ILD (LBS/ 50sq.in): 33-39 67-75 32-38 7-13 10-16
Density (LBS/Cubic Ft.) 1.15-1.35 1.50-1.70 1.30-1.50 4.3LB 5.3LB
25% IFD (Pounds) 33-39 67-75 32-38 N/A N/A
Support Factor
(65%/ 25% Min.)
1.90 1.90 1.90 N/A N/A
Tensile (pis) Min. 14.0 10.0 13.0 7.0 (lbs/in.) 7.0 (lbs/in.)
Elongation (%) Min. 200 100 200 180% 180%
Tear (PPI) Min. 1.50 1.00 1.30 1.0 (lbs/in.) 1.0 (lbs/in.)
Resiliency (%) Min. 40 25 35 0% 0%
Flammability California 117
Note: All Testing Done By
ASTM D 3574 Standard
Rev. 1, 12-3-02
C.A.L. TB117

Polyethylene Foam Planks

(Foam specification comes from foam manufacturer) 

Specifications:  

Closed Cell / Ethylene-Ether Foam / Celluplank

Test Method:

ASTM D3575-93

Density (Lbs./CubicFt.): 2.3 4.0 6.0
Colors White, Blue, Pink, Black White, Black White, Black
Compressive Strength-Vertical Direction (psi) 10.5
19.0
17.5
29.0
30.0
44.0
Compression Set (%) 18.0 10.0 9.0
Compression  Creep <5% @ 2.0 psi <5% @ 3.0 psi <5% @ 5.0 psi
Tensile Strength (psi)
(@ 1/2" Thickness)
42
35
82
75
111
96
Tear Resistance (lb/in)
(@1/2" Thickness)
13
11
31
29
43
39
Cell Size (mm) 1.0 0.9 0.9
Water Absorption (lb/ft2) <0.2 <0.1 <0.1
Bouyancy (Lbs./Cubic Ft.): 58    
Thermal Stability <5% <5% <5%
Static Decay
(Anti-Static Grade)
<2 sec <2 sec <2 sec
Surface Resistivity
(Anti-Static Grade)
1.0 x 10(10)- 1.0 x 10(12)
Thermal Conductivity k-Value
(BTU-IN/HR-FT2-F)
0.40 - 0.48
Thermal Resistance R-Value
(HR-FT2-F/BTU)
2.09 - 2.48

Please call or email if you would like more specs on polyethylene foam.

Flotation Foam:
Common Uses: Boats, Marinas, Patios, Pools, Seat Pads, Yards,
Isolation Steel from Masonry, Metal from metal (curtain walls etc.)
Shipping Weight: .375lb.- Per 1" x 12" x 12"
ASTM D 1056-68 (SBE42)
ASTM D 1056-00 (2B2)
Property Test Method Typical Values
Density ASTM D- 1056 6.5 - 8.5 p.c.f
Compression Resistance 25% ASTM D- 1056 5.0 - 8.0 psi
Comp Compression Set 50% ASTM D- 1056 25 max
Water Absorption (lb/ft) ASTM D- 1067 0.1 max.
Tensile (psi) ASTM D 412 80 min
Elongation (%) ASTM D- 412 100% min
Flammability FMVSS302- 0 Burn Rate 0
C-Tear Strength (lbs/in) ASTM D 624 Die C 10 min
Temperature Use ASTM D- 1056 Cold Crack -20
High 200

Styrofoam, Also know as Expanded Polystyrene
Can be used for Packaging, class projects

(Foam specification comes from foam manufacturer) 

Units ASTM Test

1-LB Density

2-LB Density 3-LB Density
ASTM Designation Range pcf
C 303 or
D 1622
0.90- / 1.10 1.35- / 1.65 2.70- / 3.30
Common Designation pcf
C 303 or
D 1622
1.00 2.00 3.00

Thermal

Resistance Values

at 40°
C 177 or
C 518
4.00 4.60 4.70
Strength Properties / Compressive Resistance
10% Deformation psi D 1621 10.0 25.0 50.0
Flexural Strength psi c 203 25.0 50.0 90.0
Tensile psi C 1623 16.0 23.0 NA
Moisture Resistance
Water Vapor Permeance perm/in E 96 5.0 2.0 2.0
Water Absorption volume C 272 4.0 2.0 1.0
Dimensional Stability
Change in Dimensions max % D 696 2.0 2.0 2.0
Maximum Service Temp
Long Term    - - -
167° F for all densities
Intermittent    - - -
180° F for all densities
Flame Spread
Up to 6" thickness    - - - E 84*
Less than 25 for all densities
Smoke Development
Up to 6" thickness    - - - E 84*
Less than 450 for all densities
Oxygen Index
volume %
D 2863
3 for all densities

Microcell: a "Skin-Soft" esthetically pleasing material that exhibits a smooth surface and extremely uniform cell structure. It offers excellent flexibility and resilience.
Typical Properties Test Method Unit of Measure MiniCell
Density ASTM-D-3575 PCF kg/m3

1.5-2.5

24-40

Tensile Strength ASTM-D-412

PSI

 kPa

50

345

Elongation ASTM-D-412 % 180
Compression deflection @ 25%  ASTM-D-3575

PSI

kPa

8-10

55-69

Compression deflection @ 50%  ASTMD-3575

PSI

kPa

16-19

110-131

Compression Set @ 50% ASTM-3575 % of orig. thickness <20
Compression Set @ 50% ASTM-D-1056 % of orig. thickness <40
Tear Strength ASTM-D-624

PLI

N/mm

8

1.4

Hardness Durometer ASTM-D-2240 56
Hardness Durometer ASTM-D2240 SHORE00 - - - 11
Water Absorption ASTM-D-1677 - - - 0.05
Cell Size QA-IM-002 mm 0.15

 

 

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