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EPS Foam (expanded polystyrene Type II) vs Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)

Property comparison of EPS Foam (expanded polystyrene Type II) and Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated), both foam.

Foam3 compared properties
PropertyEPS Foam (expanded polystyrene Type II)Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)Difference
Density20 kg/m³40 kg/m³+100%
Thermal conductivity0.036 W/m·K0.02 W/m·K-44%
Specific heat1,300 J/kg·K1,300 J/kg·K0%

Difference is Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated) relative to EPS Foam (expanded polystyrene Type II). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

EPS Foam (expanded polystyrene Type II)
standard
ASTM
Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)
standard
EN 13166

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