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PVC Foam
Test Method
Low Compression 7# 7# PVC 8# PVC 11# PVC 15# PVC 25# PVC
ASTM   Density (lbs./cu. ft.)
D–1667  Kg/M3
7#
112
7#
112
8#
128
11#
176
15#
240
25#
400
ASTM   Hardness (shore 00)
D–2240
10 14 25 28 40 58
ASTM   Force to compress  25%  (psi)
D–1667   kPa
0.5
3.5
2.0
14
3.5
24
5.5
38
9
62
20
138
ASTM   Compression set 30% (%
D–1667  loss from original height)
4 4 5 2 2 5
GTP1    Water absorption (% by volume)
3.2 1.1 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.2
ASTM   Tensile strength (psi)
D–412   kPa
20
138
25
173
30
207
50
345
80
550
130
900
ASTM   Percent elongation
D–412  
150 150 150 130 160 110
Recommended application (Fº)
Temperature (Cº)
50 to 110
10 to 45
Fungi resistance
Excellent
Oxidation resistance
Excellent
Weather resistance
Excellent
Silicone Specifications
Compression Force Deflection, psi (kpa) 
@ 25% Deflection

ASTM D-1056


2 (14)


4.5 (31)


8 (55)


14 (97)


22 (152)

Compression Set @ 70°C (158°F)
ASTM D-1056

< 1%

<1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
Compression Set @ 100°C (212°F)
ASTM D-1056
< 5%
<5%
< 5%
< 5%
< 5%
Density, lb/ft3 (kg/m3)
ASTM D-3574
12 (192)
15
20 (320)
24 (384)
28 (449)
Tensile Strength, psi (kpa)
ASTM D-412
35 (241)
40
45 (310)
60 (414)
70 (483)
Elongation, %
ASTM D-412
100
90
80
65
55
Environmental Properties
Gasketing & Sealing
Rating

UL 157


N/A


JMLU-2 (Listed)


JMLU-2 (Listed)


JMLU-2 (Listed)


N/A

Water Absorption
ASTM D-471
3.50%
2.50%
1.40%
0.80%
0.20%
UV Resistance
SAE J-1960
No
Degradation
No
Degradation
No
Degradation
No
Degradation
No
Degradation
Ozone Effect Rating
ASTM D-1171
0 (No Cracks)
0 (No Cracks)
0 (No Cracks)
0 (No Cracks)
0 (No Cracks)
Stain Resistance
ASTM D-925(A)
No Staining
No Staining
No Staining
No Staining
No Staining
Corrosion Resistance
AMS-3568
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Flammability & Outgassing
***Flame Resistance
UL 94
UL 94

HF-1 (Listed)
V-0 (Listed)

HF-1 (Listed)
V-0 (Listed)

HF-1 (Listed)
V-0 (Listed)

HF-1 (Listed)
V-0 (Listed)

HF-1 (Listed)
V-0 (Listed)

Flame Spread Index (Is)
ASTM E-162
< 25
< 25
< 25
< 25
< 25
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)
ASTM D-2863
34%
38%
40%
42%
44%
Smoke Density (Dx) @ 4.0 minutes
ASTM E-662
< 50
< 50
< 50
< 50
< 50
Smoke Density (Dx) @ 1.5 minutes
ASTM E-662
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
Toxic Gas Emissions Rating
SMP-800C & BSS
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Weight Loss After 168 Hours @ 135°C (275°F)
ASTM D-573
1.20%
1.05%
0.90%
0.80%
0.70%
Temperature Resistance
Hot Flex @ 230°C
(446°F)

ASTM D-573

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Low Temperature Embrittlement
ASTM D-746 (B)
-55°C (-67°F)
-55°C (-67°F)
-55°C (-67°F)
-55°C (-67°F))
-55°C (-67°F)
Recommended Use
SAE J-2236
-55°C - 200°C
(-67°F- 392°F)
-55°C - 200°C
(-67°F- 392°F)
-55°C - 200°C
(-67°F - 392°F)
-55°C- 200°C
(-67°F - 392°F)
-55°C - 200°C
(-67°F - 392°F)

Typical V Series Physical Properties*