Polystyrene - Impact
Description
Designed specifically for extrusion/thermoforming. The polymer’s balanced properties and processing characteristics make it especially suitable for industrial packaging deep draw thermoforming and custom multilayer sheet extrusion. Over the years, this popular resin has established itself as the industry standard extrusion grade high impact polystyrene.
General Information:
• This material complies with FDA requirements as described in 21 CFR §177.1640.
• This material holds Underwriters Laboratory recognition 94HB; see UL File E55470 at www.UL.com.
• USP Class VI
• Material Safety Data Sheets are available to help customers satisfy their safety needs.
General Information:
• This material complies with FDA requirements as described in 21 CFR §177.1640.
• This material holds Underwriters Laboratory recognition 94HB; see UL File E55470 at www.UL.com.
• USP Class VI
• Material Safety Data Sheets are available to help customers satisfy their safety needs.
Property
Value
Unit
ASTM
Melt index (condition 230°C/2.16 kg)
3.0
g/10 min
D 1238
Density (g/cm³)
1.040
g/cm³
D 792
Falling Dart
110
in-lb
D3029
Izod - notched
2.3
ft-lbs/in
D256
Tensile Strength
3,600
psi
D638
Tensile Modulus
3.0
psi (10^5)
D638
Elongation
50
%
D638
Flexural Strength
6,900
psi
D790
Flexural Modulus
3.2
psi (10^10)
D790
Heat Distortion - Annealed
202
°F
D648
Vicat Softening
215
°F
D1525
Gloss
70
60°
D523
Linear Shrinkage
.004 - .007
in/in
D955
Moisture
<0.1
%