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Extir® EH 5000

Expanded Polystyrene

Supplied by Polimeri Europa

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Product Description
Extir EH 5000 is an expandable polystyrene in the form of spherical beads of medium-large particle size, with a low pentane content as blowing agent. Extir does not contain CFC or HCFC.
This grade is used for the very fast cycle production of large shape mouldings and block moulding over a wide density range. It is characterised by a very short maturing time, even at high density, excellent moulding processability, good fusion, good surface finishing and very good dimensional stability.

Extir EH 5000 is a very fast cycling grade used for production of large, thick section mouldings. It can also be used for the production of medium / high density blocks. Finished products exhibit high fusion, high resistance to impact / mechanical stress, and an outstanding dimensional stability.

Typical applications are:
  • large sized or special industrial packaging
  • packaging with excellent cushioning properties for electronic items
  • internal shells for crash helmets
  • medium / high density blocks for thermal insulation
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Blowing Agent 1
Features 
  • Expandable
  • Fast Molding Cycle
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Processability
  • Good Surface Finish
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Strength
  • Thermally Insulating
Uses 
  • Industrial Applications
  • Packaging
  • Safety Helmets
  • Sporting Goods
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Density
g/cm³
  
Apparent Density
      
-- 3
g/cm³
  
--
g/cm³
  
Particle Size
mil
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Extir® EH 5000, Extir EH 5000, Extir® , Extir, ExtirEH5000, EH 5000, EH5000, PS, Polystyrene, Expanded, Polystyrene Expanded, PS (EPS), PS EPS, Polystyrene, Polimeri Europa, PolystyreneExpanded, PSEPS, 5000EH
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Surface Finish, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Impact Resistance, High Strength, Fast Cycle, Rapid Cycle, Productivity, Fast Molding Cycle.
Notes
1Pentane
2Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
3on a continous pre-expander after two expansions
 
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