NOVA Chemicals Arcel 730 70% PS/30% PE Interpolymer

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NOVA Chemicals Arcel 730 70% PS/30% PE Interpolymer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Polystyrene (PS); Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Material Notes:	ARCEL is a high-performance, moldable foam resin consisting of 70% polystyrene (PS) and 30% polyethylene (PE). ARCEL provides toughness, flexibility and durability in a lightweight foam. The strength and flexibility of ARCEL creates a resilient resin able to be molded into numerous complex and intricate forms. Its lightweight construction is resistant to puncture, flaking, tearing and breaking. In addition, packaging molded with ARCEL provides good cushioning and easy handling, while its lightweight properties help lower freight and other packaging costs. ARCEL 730 is available in low-pentane (LV) grades for customers with strict pentane emission laws or high-density applications. ARCEL 730 can be continuously or batch expanded using conventional EPS expansion equipment. Some minor material handling modifications may be required. For molded part densities below 1.5 pcf (24 g/l), double-pass expansion will be required to attain even lower bulk densities. ARCEL 730 has been expanded in continuous expanders ranging in size from 55 to 300 gallons as well as several sizes of batch expanders. Information provided by NOVA Chemicals.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.0168 g/cc	Expected from double pass expansion
	0.0210 g/cc	Expected from batch expansion
	0.0216 g/cc	Expected from single pass expansion
Particle Size	800 - 1700 µm	98% range

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	48.0 psi	1.5 pcf density
	75.0 psi	2 pcf density
	100 psi	2.4 pcf density
Compressive Strength	19.8 psi	25% Deformation; 1.5 pcf density
	28.0 psi	25% Deformation; 2.0 pcf density
	37.0 psi	25% Deformation; 2.5 pcf density
Tear Strength	6.00 pli	1.2 pcf density
	9.50 pli	1.4 pcf density
	13.0 pli	1.6 pcf density
	15.5 pli	2.0 pcf density
	19.0 pli	2.5 pcf density
Toughness	14.5 J	1.2 pcf density
	16.5 J	1.4 pcf density
	18.5 J	1.6 pcf density

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Thermal Conductivity	0.0376 W/m-K	0.032 g/cc density
	0.0381 W/m-K	0.028 g/cc density
	0.0388 W/m-K	0.024 g/cc density
	0.0395 W/m-K	0.020 g/cc density
Insulation R Value	3.66	1.3 pcf density
	3.74	1.6 pcf density
	3.79	1.8 pcf density
	3.83	2.0 pcf density
Flame Spread	1.2 mm/min	5.0 pcf density
	1.6 mm/min	4.0 pcf density
	2.6 mm/min	2.5 pcf density
	4.5 mm/min	at 1.5 pcf density

Descriptive Properties
Average VOC Content	10.5%	(A low volatile grade is also available)
Color	White
Particle Shape	Spherical
Storage	Below 40°F (4°C)

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