SE-2000 is a high-performance expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin enhanced with a non-HBCD brominated hydrocarbon as a flame retardant. This grade is crafted to offer superior expansion, insulation, moisture proofing, and mechanical load-bearing properties, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.
Key Features
- Enhanced Flame Retardancy: Incorporates non-HBCD brominated hydrocarbon for improved safety in fire-prone environments.
- Superior Expansion Capabilities: Achieves high expansion rates, down to 13 g/l after one expansion and 9 g/l after a second, ensuring effective coverage and insulation.
- Outstanding Insulation and Moisture Resistance: Provides excellent thermal insulation and moisture barrier properties, crucial for construction and packaging applications.
Applications
- Rigid Insulation Boards: Essential for construction projects requiring reliable thermal insulation.
- Panel Applications: Suitable for creating durable and insulated panels in various building constructions.
- Low Density Housing and Construction Blocks: Used extensively in civil engineering for lightweight, yet robust construction materials.
Technical Specifications
- Bead Size: Ranges from 0.8 to 1.2 mm, enabling precise control over product characteristics.
- Blowing Agent Content: 5.0 wt%, which assists in the material's expansion and performance.
- Polymer Content: Maintains a structural integrity with 92-94 wt% polymer content.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Foam Density: 21-23 g/l, providing a good balance between lightness and structural support.
- Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.02-1.05, indicating the density of the material relative to water.
- Expandability: 50-95 times, which highlights the product’s ability to expand significantly from its original volume.
Packaging
- 25 kg Woven Polypropylene Laminated Double-Layered Kraft Sacks
- 1000 kg Polypropylene Bulk Jumbo Bags, facilitating large-scale industrial applications.
Storage and Handling
- Optimal Storage Conditions: Recommended to store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, ideally below 20 °C to preserve its qualities and prevent degradation from environmental factors.
Conclusion
SE-2000 EPS from Baniar Polymer Co. is designed for industries that require robust, flame-retardant EPS for critical applications in construction and packaging. This product's high expansion capabilities, coupled with its excellent insulation and safety features, make it a reliable choice for applications requiring stringent safety and performance standards.
EPS SE-2000
- Rigid Insulation Boards
- Panel Applications
- Low Density Housing and Construction Blocks