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ALTECH® PS A 1000/240 FR

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MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® PS A 1000/240 FR is a high-impact modified polystyrene, suitable for various market segments and applications. It is flame retardant and can be processed in an injection molding machine with a melt temperature range of 180-280°C and a mold temperature range of 10-70°C.

Polymer Name: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Impact Modifier

Technical Data Sheet

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Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus2100.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)37.0MPaISO 178
Tensile Modulus2100.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield25.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield1.4%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)100.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)10.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1110.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat B5089.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)83.0°CISO 75-1/-2
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability (1.5 mm)V - 2classUL 94
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mould Temperature10 - 70°C
Melt Temperature180 - 280°C
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)4.5cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature200.0°C
MVR Load5.0kg
Shrinkage (24h)0.3 - 0.7%ISO 294-4

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Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions

In an air circulatIng dryer 60-80 °C for 2-4 h