Polymer Resources - PRL PPX-FR1 - PPO/PS Alloy

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Chemical Family: Styrenics
Polymer Name: PPO/PS Alloy
Composite Materials Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Blends & Alloys
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoplastic Resins
Processing Method: Injection Molding
Additive: Flame Retardant

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bromine-free,
Chlorine-free
Materials Features: Flame Retardant,
Heat Resistance,
Self Extinguishing,
UL Flame Rated
Features: Bromine Free
Chlorine Free
Flame Retardant
Medium Heat Resistance
Self Extinguishing

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Medical Devices & Assemblies
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Appliances,
Medical Devices
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 0.125 in)	350000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	7000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	3.5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	9	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	330000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	13000	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	190	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	180	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.07 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	203	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.07 in)	203	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	203	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.07 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature	218	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	1.0e+17	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in)	560	V/mil	ASTM D149
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.07 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.07 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	160 - 180	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	460 - 530	°F	—
Middle Temperature	440 - 520	°F	—
Mold Temperature	130 - 170	°F	—
Rear Temperature	420 - 510	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	475 - 525	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	9	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)	9	ft·lb/in²	ISO 180/1A
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Unnotched Izod)	13	ft·lb/in	ASTM D4812
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	150	in·lb	ASTM D3029
Impact Strength (at -22°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.5	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	5	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	118	—	ASTM D785

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