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Polymer Name: Syndiotactic Polystyrene (sPS)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Applications & Uses

    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
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    Properties

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    Physical Form
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    IEC 60695-11-10 V0
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Stress at break120MPaISO 527
    Tensile Modulus13500MPaISO 527-2/1A/1
    Strain at break1.2%ISO 527
    Flexural modulus, 23°12900MPaISO 178
    Charpy notched impact strength (+23°)9kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
    Charpy impact strength (+23°)29kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
    Izod notched impact strength, +23°8kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
    Izod impact strength, +23°25kJ/m2ISO 180/1U
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density1490kg/m3ASTM D 792
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Temperature of deflection under load (1.80 Mpa)240°CISO 75-1/-2
    Temperature of deflection under load (0.45 Mpa)265°CISO 75-1/-2
    Thickness tested1.5mm
    Burning Behavior at 1.5 mm nominal thicknessV-0classIEC 60695-11-10
    Electrical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Dielectric Strength (Short Time)35kV/mmASTM D 149
    Arc Resistance90sASTM D 495

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