EPS foam (Expanded Polystyrene), commonly known as Styrofoam, is a lightweight foam plastic with excellent thermal insulation and cushioning properties. In foreign trade, EPS foam is often imported and exported as packaging material or finished products (such as foam boxes, foam boards, foam particles). Usage scenarios include: cushioning packaging for exported fragile items, fresh cold chain, electronic products, furniture, etc.; it can also be used as building insulation material. Precautions: 1) Some countries (such as the EU) have strict environmental restrictions on EPS waste, and destination country regulations need to be monitored; 2) EPS is bulky and lightweight, and sea freight is usually charged by volume, so container loading needs to be optimized; 3) It easily generates static electricity and may attract dust, so precision instrument packaging requires anti-static treatment; 4) Compared with XPS (Extruded Polystyrene), EPS has lower cost but slightly weaker strength; compared with EPP (Expanded Polypropylene), EPS has poorer heat resistance and resilience. Foreign trade documents should clearly specify specifications such as density, dimensions, and flame retardant grade.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of precision instruments we export needs EPS foam lining plus outer cartons to ensure shock resistance during transportation. (Illustrates the use of EPS foam as cushioning packaging material)
2. Please quote the FOB Shanghai price for 5,000 EPS foam boxes, with a density of 18kg/m³, for cold chain transportation. (Illustrates an trade inquiry for EPS foam as the product itself)
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