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Plitek 8144 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Polymer Name: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Physical Form: Film

Features: Low Gloss, Matte Finish

Density: 1040.0 - 1040.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 1860.84 - 1860.84 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

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Materials Features
Product Features

High impact polystyrene

  • Low gloss with matte finish
  • USP Class VI certified
  • UL Classification 94 HB

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Film Density1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (200°C/5.0 kg)3.0g/10 minASTM D1238
Specular Gloss (at 60°)25.0%ASTM D523
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Yield)2950.0psiASTM D638
Notched Izod Impact (at 73°F)2.0ft·lb/inASTM D256
Tensile Elongation (Break)55.0%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus270.0kpsiASTM D638
Flexural Strength (at 73°F)6030.0psiASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 73°F)270.0kpsiASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell50.0L-scaleASTM D785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature, B/1 (120°C/h, 10N)212.0°FASTM D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature A (261 psi, annealed 4h/80°C)183.0°F
Coefficent of Linear Thermal0.510¯⁴/°FASTM D696
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant at 106 CPS (10⁶ Hz, 0.0394 in)2.5ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 1/8"400.0kV/inASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance