Expanded polystyrene is produced from a mixture of about 90-95% polystyrene and 5-10% gaseous blowing agent, most commonly pentane. The solid plastic is expanded using steam.

EPS is used for a vast number of applications. However its major application is as a protective packaging for consumer electronic products and white goods.

• Most cost effective one trip method of cushioning fragile products.
• Excellent thermal insulation properties
• 100% recyclable

Typical densities:

Density range:

Colours:

0.8-5.0 pcf
12.8-80.1 kgs/m³

18 g/l - 200 g/l

White, Black, Blue, Green, Red,Yellow, Barley, Grey, Brown

This is a sample of a blue EPS bead moulded at a density of 34g/l.

We can mould our own pastel colours by adding a powdered colour aditive to the bead during the pre-foaming phase.