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Idemitsu Chemicals Xarec® SP140 is a Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) product filled with 15% glass fiber. It 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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fillers Included
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Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mold Shrinkage - Cross Flow0.3 - 0.7%Idemitsu Method
Mold Shrinkage - Flow0.2 - 0.5%Idemitsu Method
Water Absorption (24h, 50% RH)0.01%ISO 62
Density1.31g/cm3ISO 1183
Glass Content15wt%
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Cross Flow (-30°C)71x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Flow (-30°C)33x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa)175ISO 75 A
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa)255ISO 75 B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance6 equivalentPLC levelASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index - CTI0 equivalentPLC level
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)3.1-ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)max. 0.001IEC 60250
RTI Mechanical with Impact (Imp)50°CUL 746B
RTI Mechanical Without Impact (Str)50°CUL 746B
Dielectric Strength50kV/mmASTM D149
RTI Elec50°CUL 746B
Volume Resistivitymin. 1E+16Ω·cmASTM D257
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability1.5mmUL 94
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