Expanded Polystyrene

	Closed cell lightweight cellular plastics foam produced from polystyrene
	Material has been modified by the addition of flame retardant additives
	Produced to meet the requirements of the Australian Standard 1366 part 3
	Products not covered in the standard are made for special applications
	Gains exceptional insulating properties from the stabilised air trapped within its cellular structure
	Contains no CFCs or any other gas that can escape to harm the ozone layer or decrease its insulation properties
	Highly resistant to the adverse effects of moisture content
	Excellent floatation properties
	Low cost compared with other insulating foams
	Able to withstand the effects of temperature cycling thereby providing long term performance in low temperature applications
	Provides no nutritional value to vermin or pests, including termites
	Styrene can be painted with any non-solvent based paint

	Insulation of homes, commercial premises, vehicles, and pipes
	Widely used to clad (as a base for render) residential homes as it provides an insulated, energy efficient home
	Packaging of products to minimise damage in shipment
	Cost effective void formers in building and construction applications
	Construction of signs, letters and shapes for a variety of uses
	Film and stage sets
	Marine buoyancy devices

Polystyrene is the most commonly used of all foam due to its comparatively low cost, versatility and ease of use. AU&S cuts and supplies all standards specified in Australian Standard 1366.3, and several other grades for speciality uses. Contact us for details of our products.