ELASTOPOR® LF 4150 SYSTEM

Supplementary Technical Data - Compressive Strength

ELASTOPOR ® LF 4150 System
Supplementary Technical Data - Compressive Strength

SUMMARY
Elastopor LF 4150 is a two-component polyurethane system formulated specifically for concrete leveling
and soil stabilization applications. Elastopor LF 4150 is installed via incremental injections using high
pressure polyurethane dispensing equipment. At the point of injection, the two liquid parts (resin and
isocyanate) mix and flow into the void space, then expand during reaction to form a rigid polyurethane
foam. As the foam expands, it encounters resistance from soil and slab weight which dictates the
ultimate in place density.

The below data reports compression strength and modulus of elasticity data for Elastopor LF 4150 over a
wide density range (90 – 350 kg/m3). Results of this testing indicate outstanding physical performance
across the entire range of densities. This highlights the versatility of Elastopor LF 4150 for use in wide
array of applications including surface leveling (sidewalks, highways, foundations) and deep injection
stabilization to name a few.

METHODS
Blocks of Elastopor LF 4150 foam were molded to a target density. Blocks were prepared by hand mixing
the resin and isocyanate components and pouring into a 12” x 12” x 4” mold (Figure 1). The blocks were
stored for at least 72 hours in a climate controlled environment (24 °C, 50% relative humidity) prior to
cutting and testing.

Samples were cut from the core of the molded

blocks. Sample dimensions were 2” x 2” x 1” or 1”
x 1” x 1” based on pressure limits of the testing
apparatus. The samples were tested in
accordance with ASTM D1621 (parallel) wherein
the test specimens were centered between two
compression platens (Figure 2) and load was
applied at a constant crosshead or actuator rate.
This test method provides a representative
measure of the performance of geotechnical foam
under load.
Figure 1: Figure 2:
Molded foam block Sample in test apparatus

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IMPORTANT! The information, data and products presented herein are based upon information reasonably available to BASF at the time of publication, and are presented in good faith,
but are not to be construed as guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding performance, results to be obtained from use comprehensiveness merchantability, or that said
information, data or products can be used without infringing patents of third parties. y ou should thoroughly test any application, and independently determine satisfactory performance before
commercialization.

“WARNING” these products can be used to prepare a variety of polyurethane products. Polyurethanes are organic materials and must be considered combustible.

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ELASTOPOR ® LF 4150 System
Supplementary Technical Data - Compressive Strength

RESULTS
Vertical Compression
Vertical compression was measured as a function of strain for various sample
densities (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Elastopor LF 4150 at various densities compression strength curve

Compressive Strength
The maximum compression strength was determined by measuring the
compression strength at 10% strain (Figure 4 ).

Figure 4: Elastopor LF 4150 compressive strength at various densities

For more information on this product, please contact the BASF Tech Desk at 800.527.8324 or techquestions.na@basf.com
IMPORTANT! The information, data and products presented herein are based upon information reasonably available to BASF at the time of publication, and are presented in good faith,
but are not to be construed as guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding performance, results to be obtained from use comprehensiveness merchantability, or that said
information, data or products can be used without infringing patents of third parties. y ou should thoroughly test any application, and independently determine satisfactory performance before
commercialization.

“WARNING” these products can be used to prepare a variety of polyurethane products. Polyurethanes are organic materials and must be considered combustible.

Rev. 08/20/20 © 2020 BASF Corporation 3

ELASTOPOR ® LF 4150 System
Supplementary Technical Data - Compressive Strength

RESULTS
Elastic Modulus
The modulus of elasticity at yield was determined as shown in Figure 5
below. The moduli range from around 10 MPa at low density to 160 MPa at
the highest packed densities. This range is comparable to those of various
soil types as shown below in Table 1.

Figure 5: Elastopor LF 4150 moduli of elasticity at various densities

Table 1: Comparison of Elastopor LF 4150 modulus of elasticity with various soil

types (USACE EM 1110-1-1904)

For more information on this product, please contact the BASF Tech Desk at 800.527.8324 or techquestions.na@basf.com
IMPORTANT! The information, data and products presented herein are based upon information reasonably available to BASF at the time of publication, and are presented in good faith,
but are not to be construed as guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding performance, results to be obtained from use comprehensiveness merchantability, or that said
information, data or products can be used without infringing patents of third parties. y ou should thoroughly test any application, and independently determine satisfactory performance before
commercialization.

“WARNING” these products can be used to prepare a variety of polyurethane products. Polyurethanes are organic materials and must be considered combustible.

Rev. 08/20/20 © 2020 BASF Corporation 4