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Infinite Usage, Infinite Uses - Sealed Air Specialty Materials

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Ethafoam ® MRC & HRC and Stratocell ® RCRecycled Polyethylene Foams<strong>Infinite</strong> <strong>Usage</strong>,<strong>Infinite</strong> <strong>Uses</strong>A Family of Foams that Containsa Minimum of 60% – 100%Recycled Resin Content


Introducing theEthafoam ® HRC and MRCand Stratocell ® RCRecycled Family ofPolyethylene FoamsClosedLoopSystemReclaimed / RecycledResin<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> has a long history of takingthe extra steps to provide packagingsolutions that reach the pinnacle ofperformance and environmentalresponsibility. Our latest addition tothis legacy is our line of Ethafoam ® andStratocell ® recycled resin PE foams.<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Program(CUSTOMER)End-user(CONSUMER)Return4MfgEthafoam ® HRCEthafoam ® MRCStratocell ® RCMaterial StrengthThere is minimal difference in theprotective qualities and strength of ourrecycled resin polyethylene foamsversus their virgin-resin counterparts.Our recycled foams should beconsidered for applications whereEthafoam ® and Stratocell ® PE foamsare commonly used.FinishedPackageFabricatorGetting the Maximumfrom Our MinimumsWhen you choose Ethafoam ® HRC,Ethafoam ® MRC or Stratocell ® RCpolyethylene foam, the minimumrecycled resin content is from60% – 100%, depending on the product.Opening Doorswith ClosedLoop RecyclingIn order to verify our recycled resin is of the highest quality,<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> has implemented a Closed Loop Recyclingsystem. We have invested in collection systems that reclaimscrap polyethylene foam material from our network ofWorld-Class fabricators.The Closed Loop Recycling system allows us to reducethe amount of our material that ends up in a landfill, whilegiving us greater control over the sourcing and quality ofour materials.Ethafoam ® HRC Polyethylene FoamEthafoam ® HRC (High RecycledContent) PE foam guarantees aminimum 65% recycled resincontent. It provides the usualbenefits and qualities of standardEthafoam ® PE foam.Physical Properties Test Method Typical PhysicalPropertiesCompressiveStrength (psi)CompressionSet (%)ASTM D3575-00 Suffix D @ 25% / 50% 5 / 11ASTM D3575-00 Suffix B < 25CompressionCreep (%)ASTM D3575-00 Suffix BB 168 hr.< 10 @ 1.50 psiTensile Strength (psi) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix T 22Tear Resistance (lb ⁄ in) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix G 7Density Range (lb ⁄ ft³) ASTM D3575-00 1.4 – 1.8Cell Size (mm) ASTM D3576 Modified 1.9Water Absorption (lb ⁄ ft²) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix L 0.2Thermal Stability (%) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix S < 5Ethafoam ® HRC PE FoamContact Corrosivity Method 3005 FED STD. 101 NoneThermal Conductivity ASTM C518-10 0.49(k-value) (BTU-IN ⁄ HR-FT² − °F)Thermal Resistance(R-value) (HR-FT² − °F ⁄ BTU)ASTM C518-10 2.0


Ethafoam ® MRC Polyethylene FoamEthafoam ® MRC (Maximum RecycledContent) PE foam is guaranteed tobe created from 100% recycled resincontent. It provides the usual benefitsand qualities of standard Ethafoam ®PE foam.Physical Properties Test Method Typical PhysicalPropertiesCompressiveStrength (psi)CompressionSet (%)ASTM D3575-00 Suffix D @ 25% / 50% 5 / 11ASTM D3575-00 Suffix B < 25CompressionCreep (%)ASTM D3575-00 Suffix BB 168 hr.< 10 @ 1.50 psiTensile Strength (psi) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix T 22Tear Resistance (lb ⁄ in) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix G 7Density Range (lb ⁄ ft³) ASTM D3575-00 1.4 – 1.8Ethafoam ® MRC PE FoamCell Size (mm) ASTM D3576 Modified 1.9Water Absorption (lb ⁄ ft²) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix L 0.2Thermal Stability (%) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix S < 5Contact Corrosivity Method 3005 FED STD. 101 NoneThermal Conductivity(k-value) (BTU-IN ⁄ HR-FT² − °F)Thermal Resistance(R-value) (HR-FT² − °F ⁄ BTU)ASTM C518-10 0.49ASTM C518-10 2.0Stratocell ® RC Polyethylene FoamStratocell ® RC (Recycled Content) PEfoam guarantees a minimum 60%recycled resin content. It provides theusual benefits and qualities of standardStratocell ® PE foam, including softerfeel and custom size options.Physical Properties Test Method Typical PhysicalPropertiesCompressiveStrength (psi)ASTM D3575-00 Suffix D @ 25% / 50% 5 / 11Compression Set (%) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix B < 25Compression Creep ASTM D3575-00 Suffix BB 168 hr. < 10 @ 1.0 psiTensile Strength (psi)½" ThicknessTear Resistance (lb ⁄ in)½” ThicknessASTM D3575-00 Suffix T (md / cmd) 22ASTM D3575-00 Suffix G (md / cmd) 7Density Range (lb ⁄ ft³) ASTM D3575-00 1.4 – 1.9Cell Size (mm) ASTM D3576 Modified 1.9Stratocell ® RC PE FoamWater Absorption (lb ⁄ ft²) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix L 0.2Thermal Stability (%) ASTM D3575-00 Suffix S < 5Contact Corrosivity Method 3005 FED STD. 101 NoneThermal Conductivity(k-value) (BTU-IN ⁄ HR-FT² − °F)Thermal Resistance(R-value) (HR-FT² − °F ⁄ BTU)ASTM C518-91 0.49ASTM C518-91 2.0


Partners in aBetter TomorrowReduceReuseReduceReuseReduceReuseRecycleWe Focus on the Entire Lifecycleof Our Products<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> has always recognized theimportance of our relationship with theenvironment. Our history of productand process innovation reflects thislong-term commitment. Our SmartLife approach helps our customers makesmarter decisions by considering theentire lifecycle of their packagingmaterials. These include productionand manufacturing, applicationperformance and disposal andreclamation.Production and Manufacturing<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong>’s world-class manufacturingpractices include comprehensiveenvironmental programs to reducewaste quantities, energy usage,water usage and emissions. Weremain committed to reducing ourenvironmental footprint by cuttinggreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions andincreasing our yield.Application and PerformanceOur products are also renowned fortheir superior protective qualities,which means you will be able topackage more with less material,and eliminate the associated carbonimpact of damaged product returns.Disposal and Reclamation<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong>’s Closed Loop Recyclingsystem allows <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> to take backlarge amounts of polyethylene foam tobe reused to make our recycled PEfoam products. We work with ourfabricator network and customers totake back the PE foam materialtherefore diverting it from the landfill.RecycleSmartLife ApproachRecycleOur SmartLife multifaceted approachis to raise awareness about sustainablepackaging and to advance <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong>’ssustainable mission within theCompany’s larger business strategy.<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> is committed to helping itsstakeholders understand theenvironmental benefits and impacts ofpackaging solutions.Our SmartLife approach, inconjunction with <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong>’svalues — lead, trust, respect andintegrity — provides the foundationupon which the company’s business isconducted.Protective Packaging<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Polyethylene (PE) Foam SustainabilityWe are committed to increase sustainability by enhancing the performance ofour PE foam products with decreased use of natural resources in manufacturingby increasing recycled content. Our PE foams are classified as #4 low-densityPE (LDPE) material and can be recycled in LDPE recycling systems, includingour Closed Loop Recycling program. Learn more at recyclepefoam.com.877-722-7631 Fax: 201-712-7070www.sealedairspecialtymaterials.comCorporate Office: <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Corporation (US)200 Riverfront Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 www.sealedair.com© Reg. U.S. Pat. and TM Off. © <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Corporation (US) 2012. All rights reserved.The “9 Dot Logo”, “<strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong>”, “Our Products Protect Your Products”, “Ethafoam”, and“Stratocell” are registered trademarks of <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Corporation (US).“SmartLife” is a trademark of <strong>Sealed</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Corporation (US).Printed in the U.S.A. 1/12

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