| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polystyrene (PS) , Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) |
| Manufacturer | Samsung, Cheil Industries |
| Trade Name | Starex® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Samsung Cheil Industries Starex® SG-401 Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) High Expansion.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.03 - 1.05 g/cc | 1.03 - 1.05 g/cc | |
| Density | 0.0189 g/cc | 0.000683 lb/in³ | Based on 55 times expansion |
| Bead Size | 0.500 - 0.720 mm | 0.0197 - 0.0283 in | JIS Z8801 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Strength | 2.40 MPa | 348 psi | @ 20 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; ASTM DC201 |
| Compressive Strength | >= 1.00 MPa | >= 145 psi | @ 20 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; JIS A9511, ASTM D1621 |
| Chemical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowing Agent Content | 6.0 - 7.0 % | 6.0 - 7.0 % | Pentane |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Blocking | <2% | |
| Expandability | 55 Times | Expansion for 5 min Cheil Method |
| Fusion | >60% | Cheil Method |
| Polymer Content | 93-94% |