Physical Properties
Property Test Method Thick High Density Class-E Regular Density Class-C
Linear Expansion (Max.) ASTM C-209 ½" (13mm) 0.5% 0.5%
1" (25mm) 0.5% 0.5%
Water Absorption (Max.) ASTM C-209 ½" (13mm) 7.0% 10%
1" (25mm) 7.0% 10%
Tensile Strength Parallel (PSI Ave. Min.) ASTM D-1037 ½" (13mm) 150 (1.03 Pa) 50 (0.34 Pa)
1" (25mm) 150 (1.03 Pa) 50 (0.34 Pa)
Tensile Strength Perpendicular (PSF Min.) ASTM D-1037 ½" (13mm) 600 (2929kg/m²) 500 (2441kg/m²)
1" (25mm) 600 (2929kg/m²) 500 (2441kg/m²)
Transverse Load,
Either Direction (Ave. Min.)
ASTM C-209 ½" (13mm) 14 (0.096 Pa) 7 (0.048 Pa)
1" (25mm) 24 (.0165 Pa) 14 (0.096 Pa)
Modulus of Rupture PSI (Ave. Min.) ASTM C-209 ½" (13mm) 275 (1.89 Pa) 140 (0.96 Pa)
1" (25mm) 140 (0.96 Pa) 80 (0.55 Pa)
Thermal Value (Degrees F-ft² h/Btu) ASTM C-518 R ½" 1.28 (.23)  
1" 2.78 (.49)

WARNING: Combustible: May smolder or ignite if exposed to open flame.


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