Low Pentane EPS Beads (REACH / IED Compliant)
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Low pentane EPS beads — engineered with 4.5-5.5 percent pentane blowing agent (versus 6.2-7.5 percent on standard grades) to meet EU REACH / Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) low-VOC requirements. Critical for high-rise residential interior insulation, cold chain warehouses with strict indoor air quality limits, and customers facing local IED / OSHA emission regulations. Lower blowing agent means tighter density range 16-33 g/L (5 sizes L-301 to L-501) but enables IBC freight class B vs A (lower hazmat surcharge on international shipping). Optional F flame-retardant variant with Oxygen Index ≥30. Sourced from European-equivalent Asian producers with REACH dossier on file.
Key Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | L-301 | L-302 | L-303 | L-401 | L-501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bead Size | 1.00-1.60 mm | 0.85-1.25 mm | 0.70-0.90 mm | 0.50-0.80 mm | 0.40-0.60 mm |
| Expansion Times | 40-60 | 40-50 | 35-45 | 30-35 | 30-35 |
| Density | 16-25 g/L | 20-25 g/L | 22-28 g/L | 25-33 g/L | 28-33 g/L |
| Blowing Agent (Pentane) | 4.5-5.5% | 4.5-5.5% | 4.5-5.5% | 4.5-5.5% | 4.5-5.5% |
| Residual Styrene Monomer (SM) | ≤2000 ppm | ≤2000 ppm | ≤2000 ppm | ≤2000 ppm | ≤2000 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤2.0% | ≤2.0% | ≤2.0% | ≤2.0% | ≤2.0% |
| Coating Agent | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Oxygen Index | ≥30 (F option) | ≥30 (F option) | ≥30 (F option) | ≥30 (F option) | ≥30 (F option) |
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact us for the latest technical data.
Why Choose This Machine
Low pentane 4.5-5.5 percent for VOC compliance
Residual styrene monomer ≤2000 ppm
EU REACH + IED + OSHA compatible
Lower hazmat freight class for shipping
Optional F variant: Oxygen Index ≥30
5 bead sizes L-301 to L-501
Applications
This machine is widely used across multiple industries and production scenarios.
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