Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Polymer Type
- NEO/EPDM Polymeric Blend
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Physical Properties
- Outstanding sound absorption
- Excellent shock absorption
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Superior insulation against heat and cold
- Exceptional flotation
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Composites End Use
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Typical Closed Cell Applications
Automotive Industry
- AC/Heating ventilating systems gaskets and seals
- Lighting gaskets (Interior and exterior)
- Dash panel and steering column seals
- Noise, vibration & harmonics pads
Appliances
- Seals and gaskets, humidifier mounting pads, sander pads
- Sound equipment padding, stereo speaker vibration pads
- Lighting equipment and electrical sign gaskets (UL)
Construction
- Electrical box and receptacle seals
- Door seals, window seals, weather stripping lighting fixtures
- Concrete curing blankets and expansion joint
Control Panels
Air/Dust/Water Seals (Fire/Security Systems)
Electrical Enclosures
Air/Dust/Oil/Water Seals (UL recognized for NEMA applications)
Heating/AirIndustry
Air/Dust Seals, Gaskets/Weather Stripping
Lighting Industry
Interior/Exterior, Air/Dust/Water Seals
Medical Industry
- Medical equipment
- Packaging
- Pharmaceutical
- Surgical
Sports Equipment
- Backpack Pads
- Knee pads
- Boat cushions
- Fishing rod holders
- Wetsuits
Other Applications
- Die ejection materials
- Weather stripping
Properties
- Color
- Flame Rating
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 8.0 - 13.0 | PCF | - |
| Flexible Cellular Materials | SCE 44 | - | ASTM-D-1056-67 & 68 |
| Specification | 2C4 | - | ASTM-D-1056-91 & 07 SAE J18-R7/92 |
| Compression Set (max. 25%) | Pass | - | - |
| Compression Deflect (25% Deflection) | 13.0 - 17.0 | psi | - |
| Water Absorption | 5.0 | % wt | - |
| Temperature Resistance | -40 to 250 | ºF | - |
| Elongation | min. 150 | % | - |
| Heat Aging (7 Days, 158ºF, ±30% Max CD Change) | Pass | - | - |
| Tensile Strength | min. 125 | psi | - |
| Ozone Stress (20%, 72h, 100PPHM) | Pass | - | ASTM-D1171-94, 1149-91, GM6086M, GM4486P, CHRYSLER MSAY 527 |
| Oil Resistance (Fluid Immersion E1, 7 Days, 74ºF) | Pass | - | - |
| Flame Resistance | Pass | - | UL 94 HF1, FMVSS302, U.L. #E208679 |
| Flame Resistance | Pass | - | CANADIAN CAN/CSA C22.2 # 017-92, U.L. #E208679 |
| Performance & Construction Requirements | Pass | - | U.L. 50E, U.L. 157 & U.L. 508, U.L. #JMLU2 MH10200 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance
- It’s also ROHS compliant and 100% recyclable.
- Durafoam contains no CFCs or HCFC.
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
Available in conductive, non-conductive and fire-retardant versions.