EPS Geofoam Technical Properties
Foam-Control EPS Geofoam is available in a range of densities necessary to provide both structural integrity and cost effectiveness. Other products fail to provide this design flexibility due to limited density availability, and therefore cost more.
Physical Properties of Foam-Control EPS Geofoam |
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| TYPE - ASTM D6817 | EPS12 | EPS15 | EPS19 | EPS22 | EPS29 | EPS39 | EPS46 | |
| Density, min. | lb/ft3 (kg/m3) |
0.70 (11.2) |
0.90 (14.4) |
1.15 (18.4) |
1.35 (21.6) |
1.80 (28.8) |
2.40 (38.4) |
2.85 (45.7) |
| Compressive Resistance @ 1% deformation, min. |
psi psf (kPa) |
2.2 320 (15) |
3.6 520 (25) |
5.8 840 (40) |
7.3 1050 (50) |
10.9 1570 (75) |
15.0 2160 (103) |
18.6 2680 (128) |
| Elastic Modulus | psi (kPa) |
220 (1500) |
360 (2500) |
580 (4000) |
730 (5000) |
1090 (7500) |
1500 (10300) |
1860 (12800) |
| Flexural Strength min. | psi (kPa) |
10.0 (69) |
25.0 (172) |
30.0 (207) |
40.0 (276) |
50.0 (345) |
60.0 (414) |
75.0 (517) |
