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Osterlene® GPPS1.600

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Osterman & Company Inc. Osterlene® GPPS1.600 is a high molecular weight, low melt flow, crystal polystyrene.This polymer is tailored for extruded foam applications such as egg cartons, meat trays and food service.GPPS1.600 also makes a superior oriented polystyrene sheet.

Polymer Name: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

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Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength7600psiASTM D638
Tensile Modulus430000psiASTM D638
Flexural Strength14200psiASTM D790
Flexural Modulus430000psiASTM D790
Physical Properties
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Melt Mass-Flow Rate - MFR (200°C/5.0 kg)1.6g/10 minASTM D1238
Thermal Properties
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Deflection Temperature Under Load - DTUL (66 psi, Annealed)212°FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature224°FASTM D1525
Flammability
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Flame RatingHB-UL 94

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