EPS SILVER POLYMERS Better thermal insulation for the construction industry
Better living by efficient insulation Better insulation with EPS Silver polymers Regulations Buildings devour about 40% of Europe s energy. Legislation continues to push for improved energy efficiency in new, existing and renovated buildings. EPS Silver polymers allow effective compliance with insulation standards. Application All the benefits of EPS: lightweight, easy to handle, simple to cut or shape and good mechanical properties. No health hazards and no special protection needed during handling. Comfort Efficient insulation enable uniform living temperatures through winter and summer. Comfort for the wallet too with lower energy bills. Durability Damp can destroy walls, floors and roofs, and favours mould growth. EPS insulation is unaffected by damp and humidity. The unique properties of EPS Silver polymers are maintained throughout the lifetime of the building WHY INSULATE BUILDINGS? Insulating buildings is one of the most cost effective ways to reduce energy demand and to achieve resource efficiency. Typical heat losses which can be reduced are: Up to 25% through the roof Up to 25% through the doors and windows Up to 35% through outside walls Up to 15% through ground floors WHY CHOOSE EPS SILVER POLYMERS? Our range of EPS Silver polymers provides significantly improved thermal insulation properties, which meet or exceed the current requirements for the construction industry. EPS Silver polymers are available in both flame retardant and non-flame retardant grades and can be used for many thermal and thermal-acoustic insulation applications. Performance Resistant to heat, cold and condensation. Its use at low densities makes EPS insulation the best value for money. With EPS Silver polymers thermal barriers have become even better. Sustainability With no adverse effect on the ozone layer, EPS Silver polymers save on heating and cooling energy needs, which save on CO2 emissions, which help protect the environment.
EPS SILVER PRODUCT RANGE SF grade range uses polymeric FR in place of HBCD as flame retardant. Flame retardant EPS Silver polymers are tested in accordance with DIN 4102 B1 and Euro Class E fire requirements. An equivalent, non-flame retarded range of EPS Silver products is also available: SR400LR, SR400R, SR500R, SR700R, SR800R. Prefoam Moulded EPS Bead Density Density Size (mm) Typical Applications S400LR SF400LR 16-25 1.6-2.5 Low density insulation board with enhanced thermal insulation properties. S400R SF400R 17 11-25 1.0-1.6 Very low density insulation board with enhanced thermal insulation properties. Can be elastified for thermal and acoustic insulation. S500R SF500R 15-35 0.7-1.0 Medium to high density insulation board and shape moulding with >10mm walls with enhanced thermal insulation properties S700R SF700R 22 17-40 0.4-0.7 High density shape moulded boards with enhanced thermal insulation properties S800R SF800R 25 22-50 0.3-0.4 Medium to high density for high definition shape moulding with enhanced thermal insulations properties.
These are representative properties, based upon shape moulded samples made under laboratory conditions, and do not constitute sales specifications. Actual foam properties are dependent upon the processing parameters and equipment used. EPS SILVER PROPERTIES EPS Silver is a material with significantly better insulation properties compared to standard white EPS. As a result of the addition of special infrared absorbers or reflectors, the contribution of heat radiation on the overall thermal conductivity has been largely eliminated, particularly in the low density area. The figure shows that at a foam density of 15 kg/m3, EPS Silver has a thermal conductivity about 0.032 W/m.K. To achieve the same thermal conductivity with conventional EPS, a foam density of over 30 kg/m3 would be required. EPS Class (EN 13163) 10% Compressive strength (kpa) Bending strength (kpa) S400R foam density EPS 50 50 75 12 EPS 70 70 115 15 EPS 100 100 150 19 EPS 0 0 250 28 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY [W/m.K] 0.045 WHITE EPS 0.040 At the same density of 15 kg/m3, EPS Silver has a thermal conductivity that is about % better compared to standard EPS. As a result, an EPS Silver insulation board at this density with the same thermal resistance is about per cent thinner compared to a standard EPS insulation board. The use of EPS Silver is therefore especially beneficial in applications where thinner insulation can be an advantage such as: - Internal insulation - External insulation - Cavity wall insulation - Floor insulation - Roof insulation (between or over the rafters) 0.035 0.030 SILVER EPS 0.025 10 15 FOAM DENSITY (KG/M3 25 30 To optimise their processing and application properties, please consult our product-data sheets and talk to an INEOS Styrenics technical representative before you trial our EPS Silver polymers.
Breda, Netherlands Wingles, France Ribécourt, France (EPS Silver production) Rolle, Switzerland (HQ) INEOS STYRENICS AT A GLANCE 350,000 mt EPS production 400 people employed 450 million Euro turnover INEOS Styrenics is one of Europe s largest producers of expandable polystyrene (EPS), supplying our customers with raw material for their expansion and moulding for products in the building and packaging sectors. Formed originally as a joint venture with Nova Chemicals in Europe on October 1 st, 05 and expanded into a global joint venture in 07, INEOS Styrenics is now a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS, a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality products and oil products. INEOS Styrenics is an innovative company committed to customer satisfaction, health, safety and the environment. INEOS Styrenics is focused on producing high quality Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) for the building, construction and packaging industries. We have more than 30 years of experience in the production, development and sales of EPS products. Our expertise is recognised and appreciated by our customers. Ineos Styrenics International SA Avenue des Uttins 3 1180 Rolle Switzerland www.ineosstyrenics.com