F-2000 is a premium grade of expandable polystyrene (EPS) that incorporates advanced flame retardant technology using non-HBCD brominated hydrocarbon. This grade is specifically formulated to provide excellent expansion capabilities, superior insulation, moisture-proofing, and mechanical load-bearing properties.
 
Key Features
Flame Retardant: Includes a non-HBCD flame retardant that increases safety in applications prone to fire exposure.
Superior Expansion Capability: Capable of expanding multiple times its original size, providing effective insulation and cost efficiency.
Outstanding Mechanical Properties: Offers excellent load-bearing capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of structural applications.
 
Applications
Rigid Insulation Boards: Ideal for insulation in residential and commercial buildings.
Panel Applications: Suitable for constructing panels that require high insulation values and fire resistance.
Low Density Housing and Construction Blocks: Perfect for creating lightweight yet sturdy construction materials for civil engineering projects.
 
Packaging
25 kg Woven Polypropylene Laminated Kraft-Layered Kraft Sacks
1000 kg Polypropylene Bulk Jumbo Bags
 
Technical Specifications
Bead Size: 0.8-1.2 mm, ensuring uniformity and quality in finished products.
Blowing Agent Content: 6.0 wt%, which aids in the material's expansion and insulation properties.
Polymer Content: 92-94 wt%, forming the base structure of the EPS.
Coating Agent Content: Less than 0.30 wt%, enhancing the material's properties and application ease.
Residual Monomer: Less than 0.30 wt%, minimizing potential chemical emissions.
 
Physical and Chemical Properties
Foam Density: 12-15 g/l, providing a lightweight yet robust structure.
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.02-1.05, indicative of the material's density relative to water.
Expandability: 50-95 times, highlighting the material’s ability to expand significantly from its original volume.
Fusion (Min.): 60%, indicating a high level of particle fusion and integrity in the finished product.
Limiting Oxygen Index: Over 30%, suggesting enhanced flame retardant properties.
Flammability (Max.): 3 seconds, demonstrating the material's ability to resist sustaining a flame.
 
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area: Ensuring the EPS maintains its performance characteristics and safety.
Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures: To prevent pre-expansion and degradation of the EPS.
 
Conclusion
F-2000 EPS from Baniar Polymer Co. offers a blend of high performance, safety, and environmental consciousness, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring superior insulation, structural integrity, and fire resistance. This material is particularly suited for the construction industry, where both thermal efficiency and safety are critical.