Styropek has a wide variety of beads (modified and unmodified) designed to provide exceptional performance when used in applications in the EPS market.
These applications include, but are not limited to, the construction industry, thermal insulation, part molding, and industrial packaging.
Modified Beads (with flame retardant)
Modified EPS bead with flame retardant and medium pentane content (average of 6%) as an expanding agent. Meets RoHS (see certifications section for more information) regulations. Available in different bead sizes to cover a wide range of applications, from low density block molding (0.63pcf) to high density shape molding with thin walls and smooth surfaces (up to 2.50pcf). For more details about our BF products and applications, please refer to the Technical Leaflets.
| PRODUCTS | APPLICATIONS | CERTIFICATIONS |
| Styropek® BF 295 | Block molding for low densities, with walls with thicknesses> 12 cm., With excellent fusion and high recycling integration | ASTM E-84 / UL-723 and CAN / ULC S102.2 Surface Burning Standards
ASTM C-578 and CAN / ULC S701-11 Physical Properties Application in soil stabilization Geofoam ASTM D6817 International Code Compliance Evaluation Service report ESR 1498 (ICC) UL-94 with HF-1 value described in UL report E474710 Greenguard UL 2818 for VOCs emission in building materials REACH & RoHS regulations for use as electronics packaging material FMVSS 302 Flammability of materials used in the automotive industry according to DOT-US (Department of Transport of US) |
| Styropek® BF 395 | Block molding for medium and low densities, walls> 8 cm thick, with excellent melting and recycling integration. | |
| Styropek® BF 395S | Molding of pieces with walls> 8 cm thick, with excellent fusion and surface finish. Excellent cycle time in packaging molding on machines with vacuum systems. | |
| Styropek® BF 495 | Packaging molding for flame retardant material requirements, wall thickness> 6 mm, excellent cycle time and appearance. High density blocks with excellent surface appearance when cut. |
Modified Beads (with flame retardant)
Polystyrene bead modified with flame retardant and low pentane content (3.7% on average) as blowing agent.
It complies with REACH and RoHS regulations (see certifications section for more information) and due to its low pentane content it complies with gas emission restrictions in force in different regions of the USA, with the additional advantage of obtaining short molding times.
Available in different bead sizes to cover a wide range of applications, from molding of medium density blocks (14kg / m3) to molding of high density parts with thin walls and smooth surfaces (up to 64kg / m3). For more details about BFL beads and their applications, please refer to the technical sheet.
| PRODUCTS | APPLICATIONS | CERTIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| STYROPEK® BFL- 295 |
Block molding applications, low and high densities requiring excellent fusion or with regrind. |
ASTM E-84/UL-723 & CAN/ULC S102.2 for surface burning characteristics of building materials
Physical Properties ASTM C-578 and CAN/ULC S701-11 ASTM D6817 for Geofoam application. Internacional Code Compliance Evaluation Service report ESR 1498 (ICC) UL 94 for flammability for parts in Devices and Appliances, rated as HF- 1 GREENGUARD UL 2818 for Chemical Emissions (VOC’s) for building materials, finishes and furnishings REACH & RoHS compliance for use as packaging material in electronic devices FMVSS 302 Flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles according to DOT-US (Department of Transport of US) |
| STYROPEK® BFL- 395 | Block molding applications, especially suited for fabrication requiring excellent surface appearance. | |
| STYROPEK® BFL- 397 | Shape molding applications requiring modified material or high density block molding applications with excellent surface appearance. | |
| STYROPEK® BFL- 397S | Shape molding applications requiring modified material or high density block molding applications with excellent surface appearance. Shorter aging and cycle times than regular BFL-397 product. | |
| STYROPEK® BFL- 495 | Shape molding for thin walled applications with fast cycles requiring modified material. |
Non-Modified Grade Beads (without flame retardant)
EPS beads without flame retardant and medium pentane content (average of 5.5%) as an expanding agent. Meets REACH and RoHS (see certifications section for more information), and also appropriate for food contact applications according to FDA regulations for polystyrene plastic components. Also available in different bead sizes to cover a wide range of applications, from low density block molding (0.63pcf) to high density block and shape molding with thin walls and smooth surfaces (up to 2.5pcf). For more details about our P40 products and applications, please refer to the Technical Leaflets.
Styropek® P-40 MP products are: P-240MP, P-340MP and P-440MP. Styropek® P-40 MP products can be used in a wide variety of applications including protective packaging, food packaging, fish boxes, coolers and seedlings.
For more details about the P40 beads and their applications, please refer to the technical sheet.
| PRODUCTS | APPLICATIONS |
REGULATIONS
|
| Styropek® P 240AH |
Block molding for medium and high densities, excellent fusion or with regrind and short cycle times.
|
FDA compliance for use as component or articles intended for used in contact with food. Articles 21CFR 177.1640 for polystyrene and 21CFR 178.3010 for blowing agent
EU 10-2011 regulation compliance for plastic materials and articles intended to come in contact with food REACH & RoHS compliance for use as packaging material in electronic devices and foods |
| Styropek® P 340H |
Block and shape molding for high and low densities, excellent fusion or with regrind and short cycle times. | |
| Styropek® P 440H |
Shape molding for thin walled applications with fast cycle times. Excellent surface appearance. | |
| Styropek® P 440MH |
Shape molding for thin walled applications with fast cycle times. Improved surface appearance than regular P440 product. |
Biopek MXP sample was tested using ASTM D5511 and demonstrated enhanced biodegradation of 16.5% in 229 days as compared 0.3% biodegradation of standard EPS sample, when tested under the same conditions for the same period of time.
Biopek F271BIO sample was tested using ASTM D5511 and demonstrated enhanced biodegradation of 84.3% after 1027 days as compared to 1.1% biodegradation of standard EPS sample, when tested under the same conditions for the same period of time.
Biopek MXP LP sample was tested using ASTM D5511 and demonstrated enhanced biodegradation of 16.5% in 229 days as compared 0.3% biodegradation of standard EPS sample, when tested under the same conditions for the same period of time.
All Styropek products are third party certified to ensure the highest quality and performance for a specific product application. Third party certification also ensures that foamed products made with Styropek EPS beads will meet the performance criteria established by international organizations, companies and governments.
The three main third party certification companies that we have chosen to partner with in certifying our products are Underwriters Laboratories UL, International Code Council Evaluation Service ICC-ES and Factory Mutual FM.
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.
For details in these UL certifications for US region, you can go to the UL Online Certification Directory website by clicking the link: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html.
| 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.
You can access and download a PDF copy of the report ESR-1498 by clicking the following link: http://www.icc-es.org/Reports/pdf_files/ESR-1498.pdf |
 |
| Styropek® BF(95) & BFL(95) EPS products are certified by FM Approvals against standards FM 4411, 4651, 4880, 4881 and 4882 for walls and ceilings applications. For details in this FM certification, you can go to the FM Approvals guide by clicking the following link:https://www.approvalguide.com/CC_host/pages/public/custom/FM/login.cfm You will be required to create a free account to access the certification database, or you can use info.us@styropek.com as e-mail address and “styropek” as password. Once in the system you should type “Styropek” in the keyword field, press “search” button and you will get a list of all FM certifications for our products. |
 |
| 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. You can access and download a PDF copy of our Greenguard certification by clicking the following link:https://spot.ulprospector.com/en/na/BuiltEnvironment/Detail/32506/673908/Styropek-expandable-polystyrene; |
 |
Styropek® products BF(95), BFL(95) & P40 are in compliance with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations, due that the SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) content in all Styropek® products is under the required limits, as stated in Test Reports by Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd.
Please ask to your sales contact for a copy of these reports.
You can access and download a PDF copy of our Greenguard certification by clicking the following link:
Styropek® products BF(95), BFL(95) & P40 are in compliance with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations that restricts the use of Lead, Mercury, Cadmium & Chromium VI, and some flame retardants known as PBBs (Polybrominated Biphenyls) and PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers), in plastics components. All Styropek® products are under the required limits, as stated in Test Reports by Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd.
Please ask to your sales contact for a copy of these reports.
Styropek® USA, continuously seeks to improve environmental performance of our products and driven by innovation, our modified beads BF(95) and BFL(95) use a enviromental-friendly flame retardant instead of HBCD, which complies with applicable local, state and federal environmental regulation.
Also, we comply with existing environmental regulations and as a leading Company in EPS-industry we raise awareness, encourage participation, train employees and assist customers in making environmentally sensitive choices.
