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8# PVC
PolyVinyl Chloride Foam
Description
- 8# PVC Foam is a light density, closed-cell foam. This economical, general purpose foam tape is used in applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces or when flex and conformity to seal tight radius curves are critical considerations.
- Characteristics of 8# PVC Foam include the ability to make a long life sea against air, moisture, light and dust when compressed 30% or more.
- Absorbs shocks, cushions, deadens sound and eliminates excess vibration.
- Inherently resistant to fire, ultraviolet rays, most chemicals, acids and solvents.
Physical Properties
Physical Property
Test Method
Unit
Value
Density
ASTM D1667
LBS/FT3
8
Hardness
ASTM D2240
Shore 00
25
Compression Deflection 25%
ASTM D1667
PSI
2
Compression Set @ 25%
ASTM D1667
%
4
Water Absorption (% by Volume)
GTP(1)
%
1.0
Tensile Strength
ASTM D412
PSI
30
Percent Elongation
ASTM D415
%
150
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM C518
K factor
0.27
Recommended Service Temp.
°F
-40 to 180
Recommended Application Temp.
°F
50 to 110
Fungi Resistance
Excellent
Oxidation Resistance
Excellent
Weather Resistance
Excellent
Color
Grey
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