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Polymer Name: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

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    Properties

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    Physical Form
    Flame Rating
    IEC 60695-11-10 HB
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Stress at break35MPaISO 527
    Tensile Modulus2300MPaISO 527
    Strain at break12%ISO 527
    Flexural modulus, 23°2300MPaISO 178
    Charpy notched impact strength (+23°)18kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
    Charpy impact strength (+23°)100kJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
    Izod notched impact strength, +23°20kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
    Izod impact strength, +23°100kJ/m2ISO 180/1U
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density1020kg/m3ISO 1183
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Temperature of deflection under load (0.45 Mpa)105°CISO 75-1/-2
    Temperature of deflection under load (1.80 Mpa)95°CISO 75-1/-2
    Burning Behavior at thicknessHBclassIEC 60695-11-10
    Electrical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Dielectric Strength (Short Time)65kV/mmASTM D 149

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