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ALCOM® MED PS 2015 05001

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MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® MED PS 2015 05001 is an injection molding grade material suitable for producing housings used in various applications. It is composed of impact polystyrene as the base polymer and 15% glass fibers as the filler/additive system. This material should be stored in a dry, protected location away from light, and not above 30°C.

Polymer Name: Polystyrene (unspecified)

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber, Milled Glass Fiber

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus4600.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Strength52.0MPaISO 178
Tensile Modulus4300.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield25.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield0.9%ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break6.7%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)13.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)12.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)3.5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)1.5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1210.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat B5089.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)83.0°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)6.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature200.0°C
MVR Load5.0kg
Shrinkage (24h)0.1 - 0.5%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

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light not above 30°C.