Expanded Polystyrene, or EPS, foams are available for a number of applications from protective end caps for fragile equipment, to thermal insulation for medical perishables and foodstuffs, to architectural structure applications. The expanded polystyrene foam is often the most economical choice, and can be shaped and custom formed to fit boxes, crates, or tote bags, as well as made into the shipping container itself, such as a picnic cooler or a medical transport case. The versatility of EPS foam lends itself to many other applications and is an excellent choice for many projects.

Specifications

  • Expanded Foam Shipping Materials
    Other expanded foams
    Polyethylene (EPE)
    Polypropylene (EPP)
    Polystyrene (EPS)
  • Typical Products to be Packaged
    Delicate Instrumentation
    Electronics
    Food Products
    Medical Products
    Perishables
  • EPS Foam Packaging Uses
    Corrugated Box Liners
    Rigid coolers
    Tote Liners
  • Secondary Shipping Accessories
    Data Logging
    Gel Packs
    RFID tags
    Temperature sensors
  • Shipping Foam Features
    Custom fabrication to fit any container
    Fungus and Bacteria Resistant Surface
    Good Strength-to-Weight Ratio
    High Thermal Resistance
    Load absorption properties for heavier shipping contents
    Low Thermal Conductivity
    Moisture Resistant
    Noise Reduction & Acoustic Sound Control
    Same Low Toxicity Levels as Cardboard
    Shipping Content Protection
  • Medical Supply Shipping List
    Anesthesia, Biopsy, Radiology, and General Use Needles
    Blood Collection Tubes and Sets
    Critical Care Products
    Diabetes and Allergy Syringes
    Microbiology Testing equipment
    Petri Dishes, Centrifuges, Filtration Units
    Pulmonary and Cardiac Catheter Lab Kits
    Sensitive Labware Equipment
    Surgical blades, handles, and equipment
  • Other EPS Foam Applications
    Arches
    Chair Rails
    Columns
    Crown Molding
    Custom Shapes for Architectural Industry
    Expanding Impregnated Foam (EIF) Systems
    Foam Concrete Pouring
    Prefab Foam Construction
    Theatrical Stage Settings

Packaging Standards and Compliance

  • ASTM C578
    Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
  • ASTM C203
    Test Method for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
  • ASTM C165
    Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
  • ASTM D1621
    Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics

Thermal Resistance, R, per inch (at 40° F)