Open Cell Foam

Poly Foam                             Super Soft
HD36 High Quality                  HD 23 Rubber
Lux                                      Automotive Foam (Super Lux)
Memory Foam 2.5LB               Memory Foam 4.3LB
Speaker Foam                        Dry Fast Foam
Charcoal Regular                    Charcoal Firm

Poly Foam (Occasional Use)       Common Uses: wedges, mattresses & cushions, packaging, shipping, & dog beds. NOTE: Thick pieces of poly foam will develop "sink" areas after heavy and/or everyday use   Super Soft  
Common Uses:
back Cushions, baby mattresses, & mattresses for people with back sores, and/or must sleep for extended periods of time.
Test Method

ASTM D 3574
(all)

Test Method ASTM D 3574
(all)
Property

Values

Property Values
Color White Color White
Life 1-2 years Life 2-5 years
Compression 30-40% min. Compression 10-20% min.
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 1.5 Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 1.2
25% IFD (Lbs) 36 25% IFD (Lbs) 12
Support Factor (65%/25% Min.) 1.90 Support Factor (65%/25% Min.) 1.90
Air Flow (CFM) Min. 3.00 Air Flow (CFM) Min. 3.00
Tensile (PSI) Min. 14.0 Tensile (PSI) Min. 10.0
Elongation (%) Min. 200 Elongation (%) Min. 200
Tear (PPI) Min. 1.50 Tear (PPI) Min. 1.10
Resiliency (%) Min. 40 Resiliency (%) Min. 40
Fire Retardant Classification
UL900, Class 2,
Non Fire Retardant
Fire Retardant Classification UL900, Class 2,
Non Fire Retardant

 

 

HD36 High Density  (Medium) Common Uses: Sofa cushions, bay windows, benches, chairs, and mattresses.   HD Rubber 23 (Soft-Medium) Common Uses: back Cushions, baby mattresses, & mattresses for people with back sores, and/or must sleep for extended periods of time.
Test Method

ASTM D 3574 (all)

Test Method  
Property

Values

Property Values
Color White Color Natural
Life 12-18 years Life 15-20 years
Compression 35-40% min. Compression  
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 2.8 Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 2.3+/-.10lb/ft3
25% IFD (Lbs) 35 25% IFD (Lbs)  
Support Factor (65%/25% Min.) 1.90 Support Factor (65%/25% Min.)  
Air Flow (CFM) Min. 3.00 Air Flow (CFM) Min. 4 (cfm) min.
Tensile (PSI) Min. 12.0 Tensile (PSI) Min. 12 psi min
Elongation (%) Min. 150 Elongation (%) Min. 130% mi
Tear (PPI) Min. 1.20 Tear (PPI) Min. 1.2 ppi min.
Resiliency (%) Min. 45 Resiliency (%) Min. 55% min.
Fire Retardant Classification
UL900, Class 2,
Non Fire Retardant
Fire Retardant Classification  

 

 

LUX (Extra Firm)
Common Uses:
Kitchen and dinning room Seats, Bar Stools, exercise bench, sofa cushion  for heavy people, bay windows, benches, chairs, and mattresses.
  Super Lux (Automotive Foam)
Common Uses : chair padding, and fireplace covers.

 

Test Method

ASTM D 3574 (all)

Test Method ASTM D 3574(all)
Property

Values

Property

Values

(Q51) & (Q61)

Color Blue Color Light Yellow
Life 12-18 years Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 3.2
Compression 40-50% min. 25% IFD (Lbs) 56 & 68
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 2.8 Tensile (PSI) Min. 10
25% IFD (Lbs) 50 Elongation (%) Min. 1.0
Support Factor (65%/25% Min.) 1.90 Tear (PPI) Min. 100
Air Flow (CFM) Min. 3.00 Fire Retardant
Classification
FMVSS-302 and
Calif. TB #117
Tensile (PSI) Min. 12.0    
Elongation (%) Min. 150    
Tear (PPI) Min. 1.20    
Resiliency (%) Min. 45    
Fire Retardant Classification
FMVSS-302 and
Calif. TB #117
   

 

 

Memory Foam 2.5
Common Uses: Bed Toppers. When you lay down to sleep it reacts to the temperature of your body and begins to mold itself to your shape.
  Memory Foam 4.3:   Common Uses: Bed Toppers. When you lay down to sleep it reacts to the temperature of your body and begins to mold itself to your shape.

(The 4.3 memory molds to your body more than the 2.5 density.)

Test Method

ASTM D 3574
(all)

Test Method

ASTM D 3574
(all)

Property

Values

Property

Values
Color Cream Color White
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 4.5 Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 4.3
Life   Life 8-18 Years
25% IFD (Lbs)   25% IFD (Lbs) 12
Recovery (average in seconds)   Recovery (average in seconds) 23
Air Flow (Dow) Min.   Air Flow (Dow) Min. 0.5
Fire Retardant Classification   Fire Retardant Classification Calif. TB #117
Anti-Microbial   Anti-Microbial Yes (0.1 pph DM50)
Tinuvin 213   Tinuvin 213 No

 

 

Speaker Foam
Common Used: applications include speaker covers, filters and cleaning.
  Dry Fast Foam
Common Used:
Patio cushions, under phifertix material.
Test Method

ASTM 3574-91 (all)

Test Method ASTM 3574-91 (all)
Property

Values

Property Values
Color Charcoal Gray Life 5-8 years
Life 5-10 years Color Beige
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 1.4 Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.) 1.8 –1.9
25% Compression Force Deflection (CFD) .45 25% IFD (Lbs) 75
Cell Count (Pores PSI) 30 65% IFD (Lbs) 135
Air Flow (CFM) 18.0 Cell Count (Pores PSI) 25
Tensile (PSI) Min. 20 Air Flow (CFM) 20
Elongation (%) Min. 180 Tensile (PSI) Min. 20
Tear (PSI) Min. 5.0 Elongation (%) Min. 150
Compression Set
(@ 50% Deflection) % Max.
15
Tear (PSI) Min. 5.0
25% CLD Autoclave Loss (% Max.) 25 Sag Factor (Nominal) 1.8
Compression Set
(@ 50% Deflection Autoclave Loss)
% Max.
10
Compression Set
(@ 50% Deflection) % Max.
20
Tensile Strength Dry Heat Loss (% Max.) 20 25% CLD Autoclave Loss (% Max.) 25
Fire Retardant Classification FMVSS-302 Compression Set
(@ 50% Deflection Autoclave Loss)
% Max.
10
    Tensile Strength Dry Heat Loss (% Max.) 15
    Fire Retardant
Classification
UL900, Class 2,
Non Fire Retardant

 

Flotation Foam:
Common Uses: Boats, Marinas, Patios, Pools, Seat Pads, Yards,
Isolation Steel from Masonry, Metal from metal (curtain walls ect.)
Shipping Weight: .375lb.- Per 1" x 12" x 12"
Property Test Method Typical Values
Density ASTM D- 1667 3.5 p.c.f
Compression Deflection 25% ASTM D- 1056 1.5 - 3.0 psi
Comp. Set 25% ASTM D- 1056 24% max
Comp. Set 50%
(sample size 1" x 2" x 2")
ASTM D- 1056
(ASTM D- 1667)
50% max
(15% max*)
Tensile ASTM D- 412 40 min.
Elongation ASTM D- 412 100% min
Water Absorption ASTM D- 1056 10% max wt.
Heat Aging ASTM D- 1056
(22 hrs. @ 158 F)
+/-30%
Thermal Stability ASTM D- 548
(% change in length after 7 days @ 220F)
7% max wt.
Ozone Resistance ASTM D- 1171 Pass
Temperature
(Lower limit to upper limit)
-40F to 220F

 

Charcoal Regular :
Common Uses: sound deadening, packaging, cases, and engine covers (only if there is no contact with extreme heat)
Charcoal Regular foam is a good quality foam with a medium feel. Common applications include cost effective acoustics, cases and packaging.sound deadening, packaging, cases, and for engine covers if their is no contact with oil or flames.
  Charcoal Firm:
Common Uses : sound deadening, packaging, and cases.
Charcoal Firm foam is a great quality foam with a firm feel. Common
applications include cost effective acoustics, cases and packaging.

 

Color : Charcoal Color : Charcoal
Life :  8-10 years Life : 8-10 years
Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.): 1.3 Density (Lbs./Cubic Ft.): 1.7
25% IFD (Lbs): 36 25% IFD (Lbs): 70
Support Factor (65%/25% Min.): Min. 3.00 Support Factor (65%/25% Min.): 1.90
Air Flow (CFM): 1.90 Air Flow (CFM) Min.: 3.00
Tensile (PSI): Min. 14.0 Tensile (PSI) Min.: 10.0
Elongation (%): Min. 200 Elongation (%) Min.: 150
Tear (PPI) Min.: 1.50 Tear (PPI) Min.: 1.00
Resiliency (%): Min. 40 Resiliency (%) Min.: 25
Fire Retardant Classification: UL900, Class 2, Non Fire Retardant Fire Retardant Classification: Calif. TB #117

 

Polyethylene Foam Planks

Common Uses: industrial casketing applications,

thermal insulation applications, packaging, archery targets, flotation devices, bumper padding for boats, outdoor applications

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 spec. on polyethylene foam.

.
TO PLACE AN ORDER YOU CAN E-MAIL US.
OR Call (248)-284-0002

 

© Copyright 2002. Foam N’ More & Upholstery, Inc. All rights reserved.