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** A Smoke Developed Index under 50 for any foam construction is difficult to achieve

Property Test Method Test Results for ZOTEK F30

Heat Release FAR/CS 25.853(d) Appendix F Pt IV Pass at 1/8” and 1/2”

Smoke Density FAR/CS 25.853(d) Appendix F Pt V Pass at 1/8” and 1/2”

Smoke Density ABD0031 para. 7.3.2 Pass at 1/8” and 1/2”

Toxic Gas Emission ABD0031 para. 7.4 Pass at 1/8” and 1/2”

Vertical Bunsen Burner FAR/CS 25.853(a) App F Pt I (a), (1), (ii) Pass at 1/8” and 1.2”

Radiant Heat Panel FAR 25.856(a) App F Pt VI Pass at 1/8” and 1.2”

Test Method Calculated Flame Flame Spread Calculated Smoke Smoke DevelopedANSI/UL 723 Spread Index Developed Index(ASTM E84-01)

ZOTEK F30 0 0 90.6 90

ZOTEK F30 LS 9.87 10 29.9 30**

FIRE RETARDANT PROPERTIESZOTEK F foams are inherently fire retardant, low smoke, low heat release materials.ZOTEK F30 and F30 LS has been subjected to indicative testing using several aviation standards and UL 723(ASTM E-84-01) Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

Indicative testing of ZOTEK F30 shows it meets the stringent UL 94 vertical burn test with a V0 rating. A EuroclassB standard was achieved during indicative testing to the EU fire tests EN ISO 1195-2, the Single Flame SourceTest, and EN 13823 the Single burning item (SBI) test.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY VALUESThe thermal conductivity of ZOTEK F30 has been tested in accordance with ISO, DIN and ASTM test methodsat three mean temperatures.

Test Method Mean temperature Units Test ResultsZOTEK F30

0°C 0.03340°C W m-1 K-1 0.038

80°C 0.046

32°F 0.226104°F BTU ft-2 hr-1 °F-1 0.266176°F 0.316

ISO 8301

DIN 52 612

ASTM C 521

SOLVENT RESISTANCEZOTEK F30 has exceptional solvent resistance. The foam was placed in Fuel C, a 50:50 mixture of toluene andiso-octane as defined in many fuel equipment standards, at 60°C and the weight gain measured after 16 days.

Weight increase

ZOTEK F30 72%

LDPE foam 2230%

UV RESISTANCEZOTEK F30 has exceptional UV resistance. The foam was exposed to intense UV light in Xenon ArcLamp test equipment, a widely used accelerated weathering test based on ISO 105-B02. The lossof strength was measured after 1000 and 2000 hours exposure.

Retained strength1000 hours 2000 hours

ZOTEK F30 100% 100%

Black EPDM 85% n/a

White EPDM foam 48% n/a

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HIGH PERFORMANCE PVDF FOAMS

Z O T E K® F

HIGH PERFORMANCEPVDF FOAMS

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UV STABLEZOTEK F has excellent weathering propertiesbeing exceptionally resistant to UV andozone degradation. Although not translucent,it permits and maintains relatively high lighttransmission.

HIGH PURITY, LOW TOXICITYKynar is a high purity fluoropolymer usedin many ‘clean’ applications. ZOTEK F foamsmaintain this purity. They are physicallyexpanded using Zotefoams’ unique nitrogenprocess and contain no pigments, fillers,light stabilisers or other additives that couldleach or contaminate during use.The base unpigmented PVDF resin isapproved to FDA 177.2600 for repeatedfood contact.

CONTROLLED FLEXURAL RESPONSEKynar PVDF fluoropolymers exhibit varyingdegrees of flexibility or stiffness. This isexaggerated by the degree of expansionachieved in the foaming process. Flexiblepolymers become even more flexible whenfoamed to lower densities, adoptingelastomeric properties that make them idealfor cushioning and sealing applications.More rigid polymer foams, when expandedto higher densities, maintain a higher stiffnessto weight ratio, ideal for structuralapplications.

PROCESSABILITYZOTEK F foams can be converted andfabricated using traditional foam fabricationtechniques such as sawing, routing,laminating, welding, die cutting etc.The material is ideal for thermoforming usingvacuum forming or compression mouldingtechniques.

FINISHINGZOTEK F presents a fine closed cell surfacesuitable for direct use in many applications.To enhance its aesthetic appeal andfunctionality it can be laminated with a widerange of fabrics and foils or coated bydipping or spraying. Finishes are availablethat will improve the already high surfacedurability and enhance to impart a highdegree of scratch resistance.

ZOTEK® F is a new range of lightweight, closed

cell, PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) foams based

on Kynar® fluoropolymer a remarkable material

that offers a unique balance of properties.

Kynar exhibits exceptionally wide temperature

tolerance (to 160°C), excellent UV, nuclear radiation

and ageing resistance, high dielectric strength and

outstanding resistance to a wide range of solvents

and aggressive chemicals. It is biologically inert,

thermally stable across a wide temperature range

and is of a very low order of toxicity.

In ZOTEK F, these properties are combined with

light weight, flexural response, buoyancy and thermal

and acoustic insulation properties derived from the

foaming process. Like their parent resins, ZOTEK F

foams are expected to exhibit outstanding durability

and longevity.

FIRE RETARDANT AND LIGHTWEIGHTMany so called ‘fire retardant’ foams areopen cell in nature and have to be sealedwith a suitable barrier material to avoidmoisture absorption during use. Others notrequiring barrier films tend to be high densityheavy materials. ZOTEK F provides a uniquecombination of properties; inherently flameretardant, light weight and impermeable.ZOTEK F foams have been developed in arange of densities down to 30 kg/m3 (1.9pcf) some 1/60th of the density of the solidresin.

CHEMICAL AND SOLVENT RESISTANTZOTEK F is highly resistant to acids,halogens, alcohols, hydrocarbons andozone. It has good resistance to ketones,amines, bases and oxidising agents.

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