Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam
Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam by Diab Group is an industrial Structural Foam (Core Materials) with ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 2.5 MPa (362 psi), ASTM D648 HDT of 80 °C (176°F), and US DOT classification Non-Hazmat Standard Freight. Approved drop-in substitute: Gurit® Corecell™ M80 SAN Structural Foam (97.4% match).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 2.5 MPa (362 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 80 °C (176 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 3.6 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | N/A |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 5 cPs |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1120 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | Non-Hazmat Standard Freight • UN: N/A |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $0.71/kg • $142 per Sheet (48 x 96 in) |
Compare Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Gurit® Corecell™ M80 SAN Structural Foam. Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
Required Companion Cure Stack, Processes & Applications
Category Hub: Structural Sandwich Cores (PVC, SAN, PET Foam & End-Grain Balsa) →Mandatory Companion Materials:
Compatible Fabrication Processes:
Primary Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Applications:
Engineering FAQ: Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam?▼
Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam by Diab Group (SKU: DIAB-H80-34IN-GS) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 2.5 MPa (362 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 80 °C (176 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 3.6 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 5 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam include: Structural Core-Bonding Putty (0.55 kg/m² kerf fill), Marine Vinyl Ester or Infusion Epoxy Matrix, Vectorply 1708 E-Glass / Carbon Skin Plies. Category Engineering Rule: CORE BEDDING & RESIN UPTAKE: Grid-scored (GS) or grooved/perforated (GP) sheets require ~0.55 kg/m² extra resin for kerf/groove filling or a dedicated structural core-bonding putty.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam in the North American ASTM index include Gurit® Corecell™ M80 SAN Structural Foam. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against Gurit Corecell M60 Tough Marine SAN Structural Foam, 3A Composites Airex C70.75 Cross-Linked PVC Sandwich Core, 3A Composites Baltek SB.100 Structural End-Grain Balsa Core.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam?▼
Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Non-Hazmat Standard Freight (UN Number: N/A). It ships from regional US hubs in FL, NC, ME, CA with a typical lead time of 1-3 Days. When ordered with Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (MEKP UN3105), 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation applies.
5. Which composite molding methods (Vacuum Infusion, Hand Layup, RTM) suit Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam?▼
Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (Grid-Scored / Grooved & Perforated), Vacuum Bag Core Bedding. Primary industrial applications include High-performance ductile structural sandwich core for hulls, bulkheads & decks, Structural Foam.
Structural Sandwich Cores (PVC, SAN, PET Foam & End-Grain Balsa) (CAT-CORE-SW)
Closed-cell cross-linked PVC, high-elongation SAN polymer foams, recyclable PET cores, and kiln-dried end-grain balsa engineered to maximize flexural stiffness-to-weight ratio.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "Divinycell® H80 Structural PVC Foam (DIAB-H80-34IN-GS) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/divinycell-h80