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Neopolen ® E
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Neopolen ® E is a closed-cell, physically crosslinked polyethylene particle foam (EPE)
and it is supplied in the form of boards in various thicknesses in both black and white.
Thanks to its excellent processability and its wide-ranging properties, Neopolen E is
suitable for a broad range of applications.
Neopolen E. Delivers outstanding
cushioning properties to everybody.
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+ 90 °C
Environment & recycling
Neopolen ® E contains no halogenated hydrocarbons
or compounds containing lead, cadmium,
mercury or chromium
Neopolen E does not contain any watersoluble
substances and is thus rated
in water-hazard class 0, i. e. it is not
hazardous to water
Neopolen E is not known to
serve as a source of food for
animals or as a substrate for
mold or bacteria
Neopolen E is environmentally friendly
and can be recycled by a variety of
methods:
Neopolen E material can be recycled
to make new products, e. g. drainage
sheets
Special processes can be used to
granulate and compact Neopolen E and
recycle it as secondary material
Raw material recycling allows
Neopolen E to be converted back
into the original materials
Owing to its physical crosslinking,
Neopolen E exhibits
outstanding fogging values
Because of its high calorific
value, energetic utilization of
Neopolen E is also feasible
- 70 °C
No separation of
the foam skin
required (no use of
separating agent)
Very low emissions
(FOG/VOC values)
owing to physical
crosslinking
Very low water
absorption
Very good
resistance to
chemicals
Stable over a
wide temperature
range
Ideal cushioning
properties for
sensitive surfaces
Tested for harmful
substances according
to Oeko-Tex
Standard 100
Outstanding cushioning properties
Low weight
Good cushioning effect
High temperature resistance and virtually constant elasticity and flexibility
Low water absorption and water vapor permeability
Good heat insulating properties
Good chemical resistance
Very good processability

Applications
Packaging
Because of their pronounced elastic deformability,
energy absorption during deformation and
excellent mechanical properties, foams made of
Neopolen ® E are particularly suitable for transport
packaging.
Automotive engineering
The crosslinking of Neopolen E foams allows
them to be readily thermoformed. Thermoformed
Neopolen E parts are highly resistant to chemicals,
have excellent fogging values (due to the physical
crosslinking), and can be used over a wide temperature
range.
Expansion pads
Neopolen E’s outstanding elastic recovery and low
water absorption mean that it lends itself very well
to the production of expansion pads to accommodate
changes in length that occur in underground
pipeline systems. Expansion pads made of
Neopolen E are not hazardous to water, do not
support mold growth and are resistant to rot.
Opel Insignia OPC, photo: Adam Opel AG
Sport and leisure
Neopolen E is an ideal core material for sports
mats, as it offers outstanding dynamic elastic recovery,
optimal energy absorption and low weight.
Thanks to its cross-linking, Neopolen E retains its
shape even when subjected to repeated severe
dynamic stress and is very durable, in contrast to
noncrosslinked foams.
Product range
Product Color Dimensions
(mm)
Density
(kg/m 3 )
Packaging
Neopolen E 1700 – 40 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 40 22 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 15 boards
Neopolen E 1700 – 50 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 50 22 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 12 boards
Neopolen E 1700 – 100 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 100 22 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 6 boards
Neopolen E 1702 – 100 mm Black 2,000 x 1,000 x 100 22 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 6 boards
Neopolen E 1710 – 40 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 40 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 15 boards
Neopolen E 1710 – 50 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 50 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 12 boards
Neopolen E 1710 – 60 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 60 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 10 boards
Neopolen E 1710 – 100 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 100 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 6 boards
Neopolen E 1710 – 120 mm White 2,000 x 1,000 x 120 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 5 boards
Neopolen E 1712 – 100 mm Black 2,000 x 1,000 x 100 32 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 6 boards
Neopolen E 1722 – 100 mm Black 2,000 x 1,000 x 100 52 ± 4 1.2 m 3 = 6 boards

Neopolen E.
Top performance with
safety in place.
Performance
Advantages of Neopolen ® E
as a core for sport mats
Fatigue test – comparison of Neopolen ® E 1710
and non-crosslinked, laminated EPE
Thickness [mm]
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Thickness of the test
specimens on unloading
Neopolen ® E
Non-crosslinked,
laminated EPE
Thickness of the
test specimens on loading
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000
Number of cycles

Note
The data contained in this publication are based
on our current knowledge and experience. In view
of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not
relieve processors from carrying out own investigations
and tests; neither do these data imply any
guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of
the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions,
drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights
etc. given herein may change without prior information
and do not constitute the agreed contractual
quality of the product. It is the responsibility of
the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation
are observed. (April 2012)
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Germany
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