CEL COMPONENTS S.R.L. PET FOAM T90.150

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Core Type

Thermoplastic Foam

Polymer Name

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Composite Materials Functions

Core Material

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Core Materials

Foam Cores

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Recyclable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Fatigue Resistant,

Flame Retardant,

Good Adhesion,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Processability,

Good Thermal Stability,

Recyclable,

Thermally Insulating,

UV Resistant

Characteristics

• Superior fire resistance (FAR 25.853; NF 16-101; DIN 5510).
• Outstanding fatigue strength.
• Excellent long term thermal stability up to 100°C (212°F).
• Best thermal stability in process up to 150°C (302°F).
• Good thermal insulation.
• Highly consistent material properties.
• Easy to process with all types of resin and lamination processes.
• Good adhesion (skin-to-core bond).
• Very high chemical stability.
• No water absorption, no after-expansion, no outgassing.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Other Building Envelope & Roofing Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Laboratory & Diagnostics

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine,

Rail & Mass Transit

Composites End Use

Composite Cladding,

Covers,

Deck Panels,

Diagnostic Tables,

Engine Covers,

Floors,

Industrial Containers,

Roof Panels,

Wall Panels

Composites Processing Methods

Compression Molding,

Hand Lay-up,

Prepreg Processing,

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM),

Spray Lay-up,

Thermoforming,

Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM),

Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)

Applications

• Road and Rail: Floors, sidewalls, front ends, interiors, roofs, engine covers
• Marine: Decks, interiors, superstructures
• Industrial: Covers, containers, x-ray tables, sporting goods
• Architecture and Construction: Roofs, claddings, domes, portable building

Processing

• Contact molding (hand/spray)
• Vacuum infusion
• Resin infusion / injection (VARTM/ RTM)
• Adhesive bonding
• Pre-preg processing
• Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
• Thermoforming

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Compressive Modulus (Perpendicular to the plane)	105.0	N/mm	ISO 844
Compressive Strength (Perpendicular to the plane)	2.2	N/mm2	ISO 844
Density	140 - 150	kg/m3	ISO 845
Shear Elongation at Break	8.0	%	ISO 1922
Shear Modulus	30.0	N/mm2	ISO 1922
Shear Strength	1.2	N/mm2	ISO 1922
Standard Sheet - Length	2435 - 2445	mm	—
Standard Sheet - Thickness	4.5 - 100.5	mm	—
Standard Sheet - Width	1215 - 1225	mm	—
Tensile Modulus (Perpendicular to the plane)	170.0	N/mm2	ASTM C 297
Tensile Strength (Perpendicular to the plane)	2.7	N/mm2	ASTM C 297
Thermal Conductivity (10°C)	0.038	W/mK	EN 12667

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Flame Smoke Toxicity (FST) Compliant

Quality Standards

FAR 25.853

Technical Details & Test Data

Fire Performance

Fire performance	Standard
Aircraft	FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031	Flammability (60s)	passed
	FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031	Smoke density	passed
	FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031	Toxicity	passed
Rail	DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837	Burning behavior	S4
	DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837	Smoke density	SR2
	DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837	Dripping	ST2
	DIN 5510/2 / DIN 53438-2	Edge flaming	S1/K1
	DIN 5510/2	Toxicity (FED)	<0.1
Rail	NF 16-101	Flammability	M1
	NF 16-101	Smoke density	F1
Rail	EN 45545-2	Sandwich	HL3 achievable, depending on sandwich design
		Core alone	HL3 achievable
Building & Construction	DIN 4102-1	Material Class	tbd
Building & Construction	EN 13501-1	Fire reaction behavior	tbd
		Smoke production	tbd
		Flaming droplets	tbd