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GECET™ 5601

Expanded Polystyrene

Supplied by Fagerdala USA Inc.

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Product Description
Grade 5601 is a modified, flame-retardant grade, black-pigmented expandable polystyrene resin. This resin is specifically formulated for low-density and mid-range density, impact absorption applications such automotive and packaging applications. Grade 5601 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
Additive 
  • Unspecified Additive
Features 
  • Expandable
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Low Density
  
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Packaging
  
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% Strain 2
psi
  
10% Strain 3
psi
  
15% Strain 2
psi
  
15% Strain 3
psi
  
20% Strain 2
psi
  
20% Strain 3
psi
  
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL 4
 
 UL 94
Flammability
 
 FMVSS 302
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: GECET™ 5601, GECET 5601, GECET™ , GECET, GECET5601, 5601, PS, Polystyrene, Expanded, Polystyrene Expanded, PS (EPS), PS EPS, Polystyrene, Fagerdala USA, PolystyreneExpanded, PSEPS
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance, Low Density, Low Specific Gravity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
23.5 lbs/ft³
32.5 lbs/ft³
42.2 to 4 pcf
 
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