Foam Grade PET

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Foam Grade PET Rheological Properties
T 290C
TEST CONDITION MELT STRENGTH (PISTON SPEED 0,2
mm/s TEMPERATURE 290C DIE SIZE 2 mm) DIE
SWELL (MEASURED AT 1000 s-1 APPARENT SHEAR
RATE) evaluated as follows (strand size - die
size)/die size
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PET FOAM Thermal Properties (100 Kg/m3)
Thermal Conductivity
Dimensional Changes

W/m.K
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Specifications for PET-FOAM Boards, Sheets and
Pipes
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Environmental impact of the PET Foam produced
from .
GAS released in case of controlled combustion
process CO2 and H2O. F1 classification in
relation to its smoke density and gas toxicity
according to NF F 16101. M1 classification in
relation to its reaction to fire according to
NFF16101. B1 classification in relation to its
reaction to fire according to DIN4102. Complete
recyclability of edge trims and scraps at the
inlet of the extrusion foaming line. Complete
recyclability of the exhaust product.
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PET FOAM Mechanical Properties (100 Kg/m3)
Tensile Strength 1,700 KPa Compression
Strength 1,380 KPa Shear Strength 800 KPa
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PET FOAM Physical Properties (100 Kg/m3)

• Low water absorption 0.1
• Very low water vapour permeability 0.0027
  ng/Pams corresponding to a m Factor value
  around 70,000
• Oxygen Index 23,5