8. Applications
EPS-M and EPS-E are used in all the situations described below. However, for cost reasons, EPS-E (XPS) is only used when excellent compressive strength or waterproofing properties are required.
In the packaging sector, applications for EPS-E are limited to thin objects that can be obtained by thermoforming (e.g. trays, egg cartons, fast-food packaging).
8.1 Thermal insulation of buildings
In many cases, the choice of white or gray EPS-M or EPS-E insulation is made on the basis of their thermal performance, but...
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The global EPS market totalled 3.75 million tonnes in 2004, of which 46% was used in packaging.
The breakdown of the insulation and packaging markets varies from one continent to another. These are entirely representative of building traditions (whether or not to insulate) and the importance of industries using EPS packaging. In Japan, for example, a leader in the electronics sector and the world's...
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