LD18
Plastazote LD18 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam with a nominal density of 1.12 PCF / 18 kg/m³. This foam has a service temperature range of – 70 °C to 100 °C. Most common colours include Charcoal Grey, Black and White. It is manufactured with Zotefoam’s unique chemical-free nitrogen infusion process, producing an environmentally friendly product with low VOCs. It has a cell size of 0.8 mm and a thermal conductivity of 0.0446 W/m.K.
Product Description
Plastazote LD18 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam with a nominal density of 1.12 PCF / 18 kg/m³. This foam has a service temperature range of – 70 °C to 100 °C. Most common colours include Charcoal Grey, Black and White. It is manufactured with Zotefoam’s unique chemical-free nitrogen infusion process, producing an environmentally friendly product with low VOCs. It has a cell size of 0.8 mm and a thermal conductivity of 0.0446 W/m.K.
Measurements
| Shore Hardness | 50 - 50 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.12 - 1.12PCF (lb/ft³) 18 - 18Kg/m³ |
| Compression | 7.2 - 7.2psi 50 - 50kPA |
| Service Temperature | -94 - 212°F -70 - 100°C |
Technical Data
| Item | Specs | Test Method |
| Grade | ||
| Density (PCF) (kg/m3) | 1.12 PCF 18 kg/m3 | BS ISO 7214 1998 |
| Compression Deflection (CFD)(psi)(kPa) @10% @25% @40% @50% | 4.7 psi / 33 kPa 7.2 psi / 50 kPa 11.7 psi / 81 kPa 16.3 psi / 113 kPa | BS ISO 7214 1998 |
| Shore Hardness OO (Durometer) | 50 | ISO 868 1985 |
| Compression Set (%) 22hr, 23°C @25%: 1/2 hr recovery – 24 hrs recovery @50%: 1/2 hr recovery – 24 hrs recovery | 13 5.5 27.5 18.5 | BS ISO 7214 1998 25mm cell-cell |
| Tensile Strength (psi)(kPa) | 43.5 psi 300 kPa | ISO 7214 1998 |
| Elongation (%) | 125 | ISO 7214 1998 |
| Tear Strength Resistance (N/m) | 520 | BS EN ISO 8067 1995 |
| Water Absorption by Weight (lb/ft2) | ||
| Accelerated Age Testing | ||
| Service Temperature (°C)(°F) – Low – High Continuous – High intermittent | -70°C | -94°F 100°C | 212°F | |
| Flame Resistance | Pass 14 mm and thicker 5mm thick: 2.2 mm/sec 13mm thick: 1.7 mm/sec | FMVSS302 (<100mm/min) Horizontal Burn Rate - ISO 7214 1998 |
| Industry and OEM Specifications: Jacobs and Thompson Inc. certifies that the following product meets the required specifications; | FMVSS302 – 14 mm and thicker |