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STYROFOAM Panel Core 20

Extruded Polystyrene Foam
STYROFOAM Panel Core 20 which helps maintain panel SIZE
extruded polystyrene foam is a integrity and insulating pro- STYROFOAM Panel Core
closed-cell high-performance perties in low-temperature products are manufactured
core material. Dows proprietary applications and other environ- to customer requirements in

STYROFOAM Panel Core 20 Extruded Polystyrene Foam

extrusion process enables pre- ments with high humidity and lengths up to 96" (244 cm),
cise control of parameters such moisture conditions. The foam widths up to 48" (122 cm) and
as density, cell size and cell also resists absorption of adhe- thicknesses up to 5" (12.5 cm).
orientation. This yields foam sives, so less glue is required for Custom lengths are also
boards that can meet the most effective, long-lasting adhesion available. Contact your local
demanding composite panel of facer materials. Dow representative for details.
applications. STYROFOAM Dow can provide general
Panel Core 20 is supplied in guidelines and recommendations PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL
sheets that have been carefully for STYROFOAM Panel Core 20. PROPERTIES
engineered and planed to pre- Call 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
cise tolerances for a superior contact your local Dow repre- extruded polystyrene foam
bonding surface. sentative for details. Some exhibits the properties and char-
typical applications include: acteristics indicated in Table 1
Architectural building panels when tested as represented.
Applications Modular structures For chemical resistance
STYROFOAM Panel Core 20 Incubators properties of STYROFOAM
extruded polystyrene foam is Conservatories Panel Core 20, see Table 2.
used extensively in composite Sunrooms Like all cellular polymers,
panel applications. The closed- Recreational vehicle sidewalls this product will degrade upon
cell structure of STYROFOAM Exterior door panels prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Panel Core 20 prevents the Insulated roof panels A covering may be used to
foam from absorbing water, Clean-room panels block ultraviolet radiation and
prevent degradation. Other
TA B L E 1 coverings to protect the foam
Physical Properties of STYROFOAM Panel Core 20 Extruded Polystyrene from the elements and to meet
Property and Test Method Value applicable fire regulations may
Density, ASTM D1622, lb/ft3 (kg/m3) 1.5 (24) also be required. Consultation
Compressive Strength, ASTM D1621, lb/in2 (kPa), vertical 20 (140) with local building code officials,
Tensile Strength, ASTM D1623, lb/in2 (kPa), vertical 50 (340) design engineers/specifiers or
Shear Strength, ASTM C273, lb/in2 (kPa) 25 (170) insurance personnel is recom-
Shear Modulus, ASTM C273, lb/in2 (kPa) 330 (2,275) mended before application.
Flexural Strength, ASTM C203, lb/in2 (kPa), extruded 50 (340)
Flexural Modulus, ASTM C203, lb/in2 (kPa), extruded 1,600 (11,000)
Water Absorption, ASTM C272, % by vol. 0.5
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
R-Value per inch (25 mm), ASTM C518, Fft2h/Btu (m2C/W), 5.0 (0.88) STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
Aged 180 days @ 75F (24C) extruded polystyrene foam is
Surface Burning Characteristics(1), ASTM E84, 15/165 up to manufactured with HCFC
Flame Spread/Smoke Developed, FS/SD 4" (10 cm) thickness
blowing agents, which have 94
(1) For areas outside of the U.S., check your local building code for use of STYROFOAM Panel Core 20.
percent less ozone depletion
potential than standard CFC
blowing agents. STYROFOAM
extruded polystyrene foam can
be reused in many applications.

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TA B L E 2
Safety Availability
Chemical Resistance (1) of
STYROFOAM Panel Core 20 Considerations STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
Extruded Polystyrene extruded polystyrene foam is
STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
Acid, inorganic, weak Excellent available through select distribu-
extruded polystyrene foam
Acid, inorganic, strong Excellent tors and laminators or may be
requires care in handling. All
Acid, organic, weak Excellent ordered direct from Dow.
Acid, organic, strong Good persons who work with this For more information, call
Bases Excellent material must know and follow 1-800-232-2436.
Alcohols, the proper handling procedures.
including isopropyl alcohol Excellent
The current Material Safety
Methyl ethyl ketone
Polyglycols,
Not recommended
Data Sheet (MSDS) and handling Technical
including propylene glycol Excellent guide contain information on
Hydrocarbons Not recommended the safe handling, storage and Services
Salts Excellent use of this material. For a
Insecticides Not recommended
Dow can provide technical
Kerosene Poor
copy of the MSDS, call information to help address
Mineral oil USP Excellent
1-866-583-BLUE (2583), visit questions when using
Naphtha (VMP) Not recommended www.dowcorefoams.com or STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
Turpentine Not recommended contact your local Dow repre- extruded polystyrene foam.
Beer Good sentative. Technical personnel are
Gasoline Not recommended
available at 1-866-583-BLUE
Fruit juices Good
(1) Explanation of ratings:
Fabrication/ (2583).
Excellent = The plastic was unaffected for the duration of the test.
Good = A very slight clouding or discoloration of the plastic.
Poor = Considerable changes in plastic during exposure.
Installation
Not recommended = Severe attack of the plastic. Became soft and
unusable after a few hours of exposure. STYROFOAM Panel Core 20
NOTE: This table should be used as a guide only. For design
purposes, specific test data on the intended application may
extruded polystyrene foam is
be needed. easy to fabricate into various
sizes and shapes to meet
specific design needs. However,
because of the critical design
aspects of many of its applica-
tions, Dow recommends that
qualified designers or consultants
design the total system. Contact
a local Dow representative or
access the literature library at
www.dowcorefoams.com for
more specific instructions.

IN THE U.S.:
For Technical Information: 1-866-583-BLUE (2583)
For Sales Information: 1-800-232-2436
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COMBUSTIBLE: Protect from high heat sources. Local building codes may require a protective or thermal barrier. For more information, consult MSDS, call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your
local building inspector. In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400.

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