Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Polystyrene is the most commonly used of all foam due to its comparatively low cost, versatility and ease of use. AU&S cuts and supplies all standards specified in Australian Standard 1366.3, and several other grades for speciality uses.

• Closed cell lightweight cellular plastics foam produced from polystyrene
• Material has been modified by the addition of flame retardant additives
• Produced to meet the requirements of the Australian Standard 1366 part 3
• Products not covered in the standard are made for special applications
• Gains exceptional insulating properties from the stabilised air trapped within its cellular structure
• Contains no CFCs or any other gas that can escape to harm the ozone layer or decrease its insulation properties
• Highly resistant to the adverse effects of moisture content
• Excellent floatation properties
• Low cost compared with other insulating foams
• Able to withstand the effects of temperature cycling thereby providing long term performance in low temperature applications
• Provides no nutritional value to vermin or pests, including termites
• Styrene can be painted with any non-solvent based paint

• Insulation of homes, commercial premises, vehicles, and pipes
• Widely used to clad (as a base for render) residential homes as it provides an insulated, energy efficient home
• Packaging of products to minimise damage in shipment
• Cost effective void formers in building and construction applications
• Construction of signs, letters and shapes for a variety of uses
• Film and stage sets
• Marine buoyancy devices