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FHR EPS 71-5371

Expanded Polystyrene

Supplied by Flint Hills Resources, LP

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Product Description
Grade 71 is a regular grade expandable polystyrene specifically formulated to produce high strength containers for demanding applications such as produce packaging. It is available in A, B and C bead sizes with a low blowing agent (VOC) content to provide competitive cycle times and a minimum VOC emissions. Products molded from Grade 71 expandable polystyrene meet the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration for packaging of foods in direct contact with the package.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Fast Molding Cycle
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • High Strength
  • Low VOC
  
Uses 
  • Containers
  • Food Packaging
  
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
 
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Additional Information
Bead Size: B
Typical Unexpanded Particle Size: 0.7 - 1.1 mm
Blowing Agent Level: Low
Recommended Density Range: 1.5 - 3 lbs/ft³
Method of Process: Shape Molding
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Fast Cycle, Rapid Cycle, Productivity, Fast Molding Cycle, High Strength, Low VOC.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Packaging.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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