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GECET™ 5501

Expanded Polystyrene

Supplied by Fagerdala USA Inc.

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Product Description

Grade 5501 is a regular grade, black-pigmented expandable polystyrene resin. This resin is specifically formulated for high-density, impact absorption applications such as bicycle helmet liners. Grade 5501 resin is available in an unexpanded particle size range of 0.6 - 1.2 mm, and the typical density range for molded application is 2.5 to 10 pcf.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Features

Expandable

High Density

High Impact Resistance

Uses

Safety Helmets

Appearance

Black

Forms

Pellets

Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Flexural Modulus			ASTM C203
--²		psi
--³		psi
Flexural Strength			ASTM C203
--²		psi
--³		psi
Compressive Strength			ASTM D1621
10% Strain²		psi
10% Strain³		psi
15% Strain²		psi
15% Strain³		psi
20% Strain²		psi
20% Strain³		psi
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance, High Density, High Specific Gravity.

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²3.5 lbs/ft³

³2.5 lbs/ft³