ALCOM® MED PS 1000 14113

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Styrenics

Polymer Name

Polystyrene (unspecified)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Styrenics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Azo Colorants-free,

Azo Dyes-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

PAH-free,

PFOA-free,

PFOS-free,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Materials Features

High Impact Performance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Housings

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	2250.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)	39.0	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus	2200.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield	25.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield	1.2	%	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break	16.0	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	30.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)	25.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	6.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1030.0	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat B50	81.0	°C	ISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)	76.0	°C	ISO 75-1/-2

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability (1.5 mm)	HB	class	UL 94
Glow Wire (GWFI, 650°C, 1mm)	Passed	—	DIN EN 60695
Glow Wire (GWFI, 650°C, 2mm)	Passed	—	DIN EN 60695

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Mould Temperature	10 - 70	°C	—
Melt Temperature	180 - 260	°C	—

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)	14.0	cm³/10min	ISO 1133
MVR Temperature	200.0	°C	—
MVR Load	5.0	kg	—
Shrinkage (24h)	0.3 - 0.6	%	ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EC No.1907/2006,

IATF 16949,

ISO 13485,

ISO 14001,

ISO 17025,

ISO 45001,

ISO 50001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe),

REACH (UK),

RoHS Compliant,

SVHC Compliant

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 not above 30°C.