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Idemitsu Chemicals Xarec® S123 is a Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) product filled with 17% glass fiber. It can be processed by injection molding and is available in Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, or North America. Primary characteristic: flame rated.

Polymer Name: Syndiotactic Polystyrene (sPS)

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Additives Included: Flame Retardant

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Fillers Included
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Flame Rating
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mold Shrinkage - Cross Flow (-30°C)75x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Mold Shrinkage - Flow (-30°C)22x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Water Absorption (24h, 50% RH)0.01%ISO 62
Density1.14g/cm3ISO 1183/A
Glass Content17wt%
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Cross Flow0.7 - 0.9%Idemitsu Method
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Flow0.5 - 0.7%Idemitsu Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa)188ISO 75 A
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa)260ISO 75 B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)2.8-ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)0.0006-ASTM D 150
Volume Resistivitymin. 1E+16Ω·cmASTM D257
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pre-drying Timings3.0 - 5h
Pre-drying Temperature120°C
Mold Temperature130 - 155°C
Melt Temperature280 - 310°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America