Certifications & Technical Literature
At Styropek, quality is at the core of everything we do. All our products are certified by internationally recognized organizations to guarantee top performance and reliability in every application.
Certified for Excellence
External certifications also verify that EPS products manufactured with Styropek beads comply with performance standards established by international organizations, private entities, and government authorities worldwide.
Our primary certifying partners are Underwriters Laboratories (UL), International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), and Factory Mutual (FM), recognized globally for their rigorous standards and reliability.
Product Properties
| Properties | Method | Unit | ASTM | Styropek BF | ASTM | Styropek BF / BFL | ASTM | Styropek BF / BFL | ASTM | Styropek BF / BFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum density | ASTM C 303 ASTM D 1622 | kg/m³ | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
| Maximum apparent thermal conductivity, (24°C) | ASTM C 177 ASTM C 518 | W/(m.K) | 0.046 | 0.0403 | 0.040 | 0.03667 | 0.038 | 0.0342 | 0.036 | 0.0341 |
| Compressive resistance at minimum | ASTM C 165 ASTM D 1621 | kPa | 35 | 50.19 | 69 | 91.57 | 90 | 161.63 | 173 | 184.01 |
| Flexural strength, minimum | ASTM C 203 | kPa | 50 | 194.77 | 173 | 218.95 | 208 | 330.6 | 345 | 394.78 |
| Horizontal burning foamed material test – product with flame retardant | UL 94 ASTM D 4986 | All Modified Styropek Products Accomplish this standard | ||||||||
- ASTM E84/UL 723 and CAN/ULC 102.2 for Surface Burning Characteristics – U.S. and Canada. For further information please consult report R38219 at https://iq.ulprospector.com
- ASTM C578 and CAN/ULC 701-11 for Thermal Insulation. For further information please consult report R38219 at https://iq.ulprospector.com
- ASTM D6817 for Geofoam application. For further information please consult report R38219 at https://iq.ulprospector.com
Styropek BF(95) & BFL(95) EPS products are certified by ICC Evaluation Service for being in compliance with several International Codes valid in the USA and Canada for building applications. Also ICC-ES certifies that Styropek BF(95) & BFL(95) products are qualified for thermal insulation according to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation (AC12), and meet physical properties and thermal insulation characteristics specified for polystyrene according to the ASTM C578 standard. ICC certifications and details are listed in the ICC-ES Report # ESR-1498.
- ICC-ES certification for the international building codes listed under report ESR-1498 at https://icc-es.org/
Styropek BF(95) & BFL(95) EPS products are certified in physical properties and surface burning characteristics by UL as Foamed Plastic component to be used in Thermal Insulation and building applications according to standards ASTM C578 and ASTM E84. UL certification also includes compliance for Geofoam applications according to the ASTM D6817 standard and complies as a plastic component to be used in devices and appliances according to the UL 94 standard. All these UL certifications for Styropek BF(95) & BFL(95) products can be found online in the UL Online Certification Directory under the Styropek UL report file# R38219.
- UL 94 for plastics components with HF1 rating. For further information please consult report E474710 at https://iq.ulprospector.com
FM Approval for Walls and Ceilings (FM Approval Class Numbers 4411, 4650, 4651, 4652, 4840, 4880, 4881, 4882) for more information please consult FM’s approval guide (www.approvalguide.com).
All our products are in compliance with the SVHC list and RoHS requirements. If you are interested in more information, please reach out to our sales department.
- REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs)
- RoHS (EU directives 2015/863, 2011/65/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2003/11/EC) restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Styropek® BF(95) & BFL(95) EPS products are certificated by Greenguard® program as low emissions products for furniture and commercial building applications, due are in compliance against requirements on UL 2818 Standard for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings.
- Greenguard Gold certified. For further information please consult certificate number 1828-420 at https://spot.ul.com/
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