Polymer Resources - PRL PPX-FR3 - 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
Density	1.06	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)	4.0 - 9.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.06	—	ASTM D792

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9300	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	25	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	350000	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)	265	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	250	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.03 in)	149	°F	UL 746
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 0.03 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.07 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.03 in)	149	°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	275	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	1.0e+17	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.118 in)	610	V/mil	ASTM D149
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0295 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 0.0295 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	220 - 230	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	520 - 590	°F	—
Middle Temperature	500 - 580	°F	—
Mold Temperature	160 - 210	°F	—
Rear Temperature	480 - 570	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	550 - 600	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	7	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)	7	ft·lb/in²	ISO 180/1A
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	150	in·lb	ASTM D3029
Impact Strength (at -22°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	2	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	4	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

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