Neopor F 5300 Plus

Technical Data Sheet | January 2022
Neopor® F 5300 Plus

This technical data sheet is also applicable for
Neopor® F 5300 Plus BMB and Neopor® F 5300 Plus CcycledTM
Application Circular economy

Neopor® F 5300 Plus is an expandable polystyrene gran- Biomass balance – Neopor ® BMB
ulate with increased graphite content for the production
100 % of the fossil-based raw materials required for the
of flame-retardant, grey foams with significantly reduced
manufacturing of this product were replaced by certi-
thermal conductivity.
fied sustainable biomass according to the mass balance
approach.
Neopor® For the production of blocks, shape moul-

ChemCycling – Neopor ® CcycledTM
F 5300 Plus dings and loose bead applications
100 % of the fossil-based raw materials required for the
manufacturing of this product were replaced by certified
Product description sustainable recycled materials according to the mass
balance approach.
Expandable polystyrene with infrared reflecting additive
(graphite) and polymeric flame retardant in uniform distri- Both the BMB and the CcycledTM products have absolutely
bution. identical properties to conventional Neopor® F 5300 Plus
Blowing agent: pentane. in every respect.
The fire behavior of foams made of Neopor® F 5300 Plus Regarding the availability of BMB or CcycledTM pro-
corresponds: ducts, please always contact your BASF represen-
DIN 4102-B1 tative.
EN 13501-1 Class E
Food contact regulations
To comply with these classifications, Neopor® F 5300 Plus
must not be mixed with other raw materials. Foams made from Neopor® raw materials are not suitable
for direct contact with foodstuffs.
For further information on fire behavior, please contact
your local BASF representative.
Delivery form
Neopor® F 5300 Plus is supplied as lenticular granules
in cardboard containers (octabins) containing 1100 kg
material.
Storage Processing
Octabins must be protected from the effects of weather Neopor® F 5300 Plus is processed into foam in three
(rain, rising damp, snow, frost, sun) and from damage. stages. Further information can be found under Product
details.
To maintain the desired properties of Neopor® F 5300
Plus, the raw material should always be stored in a dry Pre-expansion
and cool location (below 20 °C) and processed within
Neopor® F 5300 Plus can be pre-expanded without
three months.
difficulty using discontinuously operating, state of the art
pre-expansion equipment.
The contents of opened containers should be processed
For the production of particularly low bulk densities,
within a short time. In the meantime, the plastic bag in
double pre-expansion is recommended, with a condi-
the container should be kept well closed.
tioning time of 3-5 hours between the first and second
pre-expansion steps.
Stacking of octabins is generally not recommended. In
case of stacking octabins under controlled conditions, a
Intermediate aging
strong plywood board must always be placed between
the stacked containers. The intermediate aging time must be selected depending
on the bulk density and the prevailing ambient condi-
Octabins that are covered with a plastic hood or shrink- tions. In general, the higher the bulk density, the longer
wrapped should never be stacked. the intermediate aging time.
Molding
Safety instructions
Neopor® F 5300 Plus can be moulded in commercially
It should be noted that during storage and processing of available block moulds or shape moulding machines.
Neopor® and the foams made from it, ignitable propellant- If regrind is added, make sure that the regrind density
air mixtures can arise due to the diffusing propellant is as close as possible to the prepuff density to avoid
(pentane, LEL of 1.3 vol%). Therefore, adequate ventila- separation of the regrind during further processing. It is
tion must be provided at all times. recommended that the regrind be purified in advance in a
dedusting system.
All conceivable sources of ignition (naked flames, welding
sparks, electrical sparks, etc.) must be kept away. Like- For further information on processing please contact
wise, electrostatic charging must be avoided. your local BASF representative.
A smoking ban must be observed at all costs!
Transport of Neopor® or freshly produced foams in unven- Packaging for the finished products
tilated or closed transport vehicles is not permitted. Further
Transparent films must not be used as packaging for
information can be found in the safety data sheet for the
Neopor® foams. The use of an opaque white or opaque
respective product.
colored film is strongly recommended.
Biological effects
Pentane escapes during storage and processing of
Neopor®. Particularly when cutting the foams with heated
wires, care must be taken to remove the resulting vapors,
since they contain small amounts of styrene in addition to
the pentane.
The regionally applicable occupational exposure limits for

styrene and pentane must be observed.
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Product details
Typical pentane Typical application

Product Bead size class Typical bead size content density
Neopor® F 5300 Plus 0.9 - 1.4 mm 0.8 - 1.5 mm (≥ 92 %) approx. 5.3 % 12** - 20 kg/m³
Achievable bulk Usual intermediate

Product density* aging time Typical applications
External insulation (ETICS), roof, wall, floor

Neopor® F 5300 Plus 17 kg/m³ 10 - 48 h
and blown insulation
* Density usually achievable by single pre-expansion in discontinuous, state of the art pre-expanders
** by double pre-expansion
Further information on product properties and application of Neopor® can be found at www.neopor.de.
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 their 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 legisla-
tion are observed.
® = registered trademark of BASF SE

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Technical Data Sheet | January 2022

Neopor® F 5300 Plus

Application Circular economy

Neopor® For the production of blocks, shape moul-

The regionally applicable occupational exposure limits for

Typical pentane Typical application

Neopor® F 5300 Plus 0.9 - 1.4 mm 0.8 - 1.5 mm (≥ 92 %) approx. 5.3 % 12** - 20 kg/m³

Achievable bulk Usual intermediate

External insulation (ETICS), roof, wall, floor

® = registered trademark of BASF SE

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