Atlas index Synthetic/ Foam/ Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Form · 20–100 mm
Foam — indicative fig. S·02
Data not available - pending research and manufacturer input
01 Physical
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
02 Mechanical
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
03 Thermal
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Fire & compliance data pending — verify combustibility and BAL rating against product certification before specifying.
05 Sustainability & Health
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
09 Sources & Standards
References
- AS 1366.3-1992 (R2018) — Rigid cellular plastics sheets for thermal insulation, Part 3: Rigid cellular polystyrene — Moulded (RC/PS-M) · standard
- AS 1530.1:2024 — Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 1: Combustibility test for materials · standard
- AS 5113:2016 (Amdt 1, 2018) — Classification of external walls of buildings based on reaction-to-fire performance · standard
- ABCB Advisory Note — Fire performance of external walls and cladding (2022) · government
- Victorian Building Authority — Rendered EPS (with fire retardant) in EIFS Testing Outcome (2020) · test-report
- Cladding Safety Victoria — Statewide Cladding Audit and Rectification Program · government
- Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) — Industry Resources & EIFS Guide · industry
- Foamex Styroboard EPS — Technical Data Sheet (Insulation Data, AU 2025) · manufacturer