NOVA Chemicals ARCEL® 730G Expanded Polyethylene/Styrenic Interpolymer, Expanded to 0.024 g/cc (1.50 pcf)

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NOVA Chemicals ARCEL® 730G Expanded Polyethylene/Styrenic Interpolymer, Expanded to 0.024 g/cc (1.50 pcf)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS); Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Material Notes:	ARCEL® advanced foam resins provide solutions to a multitude of packaging and product challenges. ARCEL resins meet the needs for protective packaging, protective material handling, safety, automotive, recreational, and other applications. When used for protective packaging and material handling, ARCEL resin is a sustainable solution that reduces packaging size and weight, while maintaining superb protective properties. In comparison to traditional foam packaging, ARCEL resin reduces package size by as much as 40%. Information provided by NOVA Chemicals.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.0240 g/cc	ASTM D3575
Volatiles	0.25 %	Plasticizer, average
	8.8 %	Pentane, average

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	46.0 psi	ASTM D3575
Flexural Strength	41.0 psi	at max load; ASTM C203
Flexural Yield Strength	34.0 psi @Strain 5.0 %	ASTM C203
Flexural Strain at Break	12.7 %	at max load; ASTM C203
Compressive Strength	19.0 psi @Strain 10 %	ASTM D3575
	23.0 psi @Strain 25 %	ASTM D3575
	32.0 psi @Strain 50 %	ASTM D3575
	70.0 psi @Strain 75 %	ASTM D3575
Puncture Energy	46.0 ft-lb	at max load; ASTM D3763
Tear Strength	1.84 kN/m	at max load; ASTM D3575

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Flame Spread	112 mm/min	Burn Rate; FMV SS302

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