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STAR GPPS C2 is a high molecular weight, low melt flow, high heat crystal polystyrene. This polymer makes superior foam and oriented polystyrene sheet (OPS).

Polymer Name: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Processing Method

Injection Molding

Features & Benefits

Features
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Molecular Weight
  • Low Flow

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Uses

Foam

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Strength97.9MPaASTM D790
Tensile Strength52.4MPaASTM D638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.04g/cm³
Melt Mass-Flow Rate1.6g/10 minASTM D1238
Moisturemax. 0.10%
Molding Shrinkage - Flow0.40 - 0.70%ASTM D955
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 1.8 MPa, Annealed)99.4°CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature107°CASTM D1525

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Availability
  • Africa and Middle East
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific