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EPS-CoreCategory G
Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Premium Resin
Standard packaging and flame-retardant construction (F-Grade) profiles engineered for rapid pre-expansion and premium insulation fusion.
Styrenics REACH TDS
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- Packaging Option: Injection-molded plastic pallets available on request as an alternative to wooden pallets, subject to supplier capability and order size.
- Documentation Support: Import documentation support available. Available documents may include TDS, SDS, COA, origin documents and compliance declarations where applicable.
Technical Data Sheet
TDS · EPS-Core
Product form
Spherical beads (0.4 – 2.5 mm)
Appearance
Translucent white expandable beads
Carrier / matrix
Styrenics compatible base resin
Key Physical & Chemical Properties
| Pentane content | 5.5 – 6.5 % |
|---|---|
| Bulk density (unexpanded) | 620 – 660 g/L |
| Expanded density (final) | 10 – 35 g/L (configurable) |
| Bead size (B-grade) | 0.7 – 1.0 mm |
| Moisture content | ≤ 0.50 % |
Recommended dosage
Used as-is — pre-expansion ratio 30 – 50x.
Processing temperature
Pre-expansion 95 – 105 °C steam
Packaging
1000 kg octabin or 25 kg sealed PE bag.
Shelf life
24 months from production date in unopened original packaging.
Storage
Store dry below 35 °C, away from direct sunlight, ignition sources and incompatible chemicals.
Target Applications
- Insulation boards for construction (EPS)
- Protective packaging for electronics & appliances
- Cold-chain shipping boxes
- Flame-retardant F-grade construction blocks
Key Features
- Rapid pre-expansion and premium fusion
- F-Grade meets DIN 4102 B1 flammability
- Low pentane loss during storage
- FCKW / HCFC free blowing agent
Safety Data Sheet · GHS / OSHA HazCom / WHMIS 2015
SDS · EPS-Core
Signal word
Not classified
Not classified as hazardous under OSHA HazCom 2012 / GHS / WHMIS 2015.
§ 1Identification▾
- Product code
- EPS-Core
- Product name
- Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Premium Resin
- Product use
- Industrial raw material — Building & Construction, Blown Film Packaging.
- Restrictions
- Industrial use only. Not for direct consumer sale unless explicitly labelled food/feed grade.
- Supplier
- Allzone Trading Corp.
- Address
- Ontario, Canada
- Technical contact
- technical@allzonetrading.ca · +1 (437) 297-6255
- Emergency
- CHEMTREC +1 800 424 9300 / CANUTEC +1 613 996 6666
§ 2Hazards Identification▾
- GHS classification
- Not classified as hazardous under OSHA HazCom 2012 / GHS / WHMIS 2015.
- Signal word
- Not classified
- Pictograms
- None required.
- Hazard statements
- No GHS hazard statements apply to this article in supplied form.
- Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
§ 3Composition / Information on Ingredients▾
- Mixture
- Engineered styrenics based expandable polystyrene (eps) premium resin.
- Carrier
- Styrenics compatible polymer.
§ 4First Aid Measures▾
- Inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Get medical advice if discomfort persists.
- Skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation persists.
- Eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
- Ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice if discomfort persists.
- Hot melt burns
- For pellet-form products processed at melt temperature: cool affected area with cold water. Do NOT peel solidified polymer from skin — seek medical attention.
§ 5Fire-Fighting Measures▾
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, foam.
- Unsuitable media
- None known.
- Special hazards
- Combustion may produce CO, CO2 and dense black smoke. Polymer melt drips during fire.
- PPE for firefighters
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.
§ 6Accidental Release Measures▾
- Personal precautions
- Wear PPE per Section 8. Avoid generating dust. Ventilate area.
- Environmental precautions
- Prevent entry into drains, waterways or soil. Notify authorities if significant release.
- Cleanup
- Sweep or vacuum spilled material into labelled container for recycling or disposal.
§ 7Handling & Storage▾
- Handling
- Handle in well-ventilated areas. Avoid generating dust. Use appropriate PPE.
- Storage
- Store dry below 35 °C, away from direct sunlight and ignition sources.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers.
§ 8Exposure Controls / Personal Protection▾
- Engineering controls
- Local exhaust ventilation at material transfer and melt-processing points. Maintain dust below regional OEL.
- Respiratory protection
- Dust mask if fines / dust generated.
- Hand protection
- Heat-resistant gloves when handling molten polymer; cotton gloves for cold pellets.
- Eye protection
- Safety glasses with side shields; chemical splash goggles when handling powders or molten material.
- Body protection
- Long-sleeve work clothing. Full chemical apron for corrosive products.
- Exposure limits
- Follow nuisance-dust limits (10 mg/m³ total, 5 mg/m³ respirable).
§ 9Physical & Chemical Properties▾
- Physical state
- Solid pellets / powder
- Color
- White / off-white / pre-colored
- Odor
- Odorless to faint polymer odor
- pH (1 % solution)
- Not applicable (insoluble)
- Melting / decomposition
- Polymer melt 110 – 250 °C (matrix dependent)
- Flash point
- Not applicable (solid article)
- Solubility (water)
- Insoluble
- Density
- 0.9 – 2.2 g/cm³ depending on grade
§ 10Stability & Reactivity▾
- Stability
- Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
- Conditions to avoid
- Excessive heat, ignition sources, prolonged UV exposure.
- Hazardous decomposition products
- CO, CO2, polymer fragment volatiles. Azodicarbonamide additionally releases NH3, N2.
§ 11Toxicological Information▾
- Acute oral toxicity (LD50, rat)
- Not classified (> 2000 mg/kg expected)
- Skin irritation
- Not classified for solid article in supplied form.
- Eye irritation
- Mechanical irritation possible from dust.
- Respiratory sensitization
- Not classified.
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified.
- Mutagenicity / reproductive tox.
- No known effects based on current data.
§ 12Ecological Information▾
- Aquatic toxicity
- Not classified — substance is essentially inert in water.
- Persistence
- Persistent in environment — polymer fragments are not readily biodegradable.
- Bioaccumulation
- No bioaccumulation potential expected.
§ 13Disposal Considerations▾
- Product disposal
- Dispose in accordance with local, provincial, state and federal regulations. Recycle polymer fractions through certified plastic recyclers where possible.
- Packaging disposal
- Recycle empty bags / liners after thorough emptying.
- Waste codes
- Non-hazardous solid waste (EWC 07 02 13 typical).
§ 14Transport Information▾
- Status
- Not regulated for transport under DOT / IATA / IMDG / ADR / TDG.
§ 15Regulatory Information▾
- REACH (EC 1907/2006)
- All components registered or exempt. No SVHC listed above 0.1 % w/w.
- RoHS (EU 2011/65)
- Heavy metals < 1000 ppm (Pb, Hg, Cr⁶⁺) and < 100 ppm (Cd).
- Food contact
- Not intended for food-contact applications.
- WHMIS 2015 (Canada)
- Not classified as a hazardous product.
- TSCA / DSL
- All substances listed on US TSCA and Canadian DSL inventories.
§ 16Other Information▾
- Revision
- Rev. 2026-06-15 (representative industry-standard datasheet).
- Disclaimer
- Information provided in good faith based on current knowledge. No warranty expressed or implied. User is responsible for verifying suitability for end use and compliance with local regulations.
- Document
- SDS for EPS-Core
This SDS is provided as representative industry-standard guidance. For project-specific binding documentation, please request the formal current revision via the technical contact above.
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