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ALCOM® MED PS 1000 19041

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MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® MED PS 1000 19041 is a polystyrene injection molding grade suitable for medical and personal care applications, with a minimum shelf life of 24 months. Processing injection molding requires a melt temperature of 180-260°C and a mold temperature of 10-70°C. It is typically used for manufacturing housings and other medical devices.

Polymer Name: Polystyrene (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus3800.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Strength60.0MPaISO 178
Tensile Modulus3500.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break38.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break1.2%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)8.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)8.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)1.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)1.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1220.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat B5087.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)75.0°CISO 75-1/-2
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mould Temperature10 - 70°C
Melt Temperature180 - 260°C
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)13.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature200.0°C
MVR Load5.0kg
Shrinkage (24h)0.3 - 0.6%ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions
  • In a dry air (dessiccant) dryer 60-80 °C for 2-3 h
  • In an air circulatIng dryer 60-80 °C for 2-3 h
  • Dependant on moisture content

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
Minimum 24 months
Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light.