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Kostrate® Sizzle

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Kostrate® Sizzle is a polymerized GPPS. It is tougher, more affordable, provides an easy release and excellent surface lubricity in comparison to GPPS.

Polymer Name: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)

Melt Flow Index: 12.0 - 12.0 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Food Contact Acceptable
Certified, Compliant
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength atYield31 (6,000)Mpa (psi)ASTM D 638
Flex Modulus2275 (450,000) Mpa (psi)ASTM D 790
Flex Strength Yield66 (8,400)Mpa (psi)ASTM D 790
Elongation2%ASTM D 790
Tensile Modulus435000psiASTM D 638
Izod Impact0.4 (21.4)ft-lb/in (J/M)ASTM D 256
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow (at 200°C/5kg)12g/10minASTM D 1238
Specific Gravity1.05
Deflection Temp (at.0455 MPa (66psi))184 (84.4)°F(°C)ASTM D 648
Vicat Softening Temperature210 (99)°F(°C)ASTM D 1525
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Haze0.5%ASTM D 1003
Light Transmission93%
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rear Temperature440 - 470 (226 - 241)°F(°C)
Middle Temperature450 - 480 (232 - 246)°F(°C)
Front Temperature460 - 490 (238 - 255)°F(°C)
Nozzle/Die Head Temperature440 - 490 (226 - 255)°F(°C)
Mold Temperature80 - 100 (27 - 38 )°F(°C)
Processing (Melt) Temperature450 - 490 (204 - 221)°F(°C)

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