Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PPX-G5

Polymer Name: PPO/PS Alloy

Chemical Family: Styrenics

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Density: 1100.0 - 1100.0 kg/m³

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fillers Included
Polymer Name
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Method

Injection Molding

Filler and Reinforcement
  • Filler : Glass Fiber
  • Reinforcement : 5% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Hydrolytically Stable
  • Low to No Water Absorption
  • Medium Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Composites Processing Methods
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.1ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)2.0 - 10g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)3.0E-3 to 6.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.1ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)9250psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)9000psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)6%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)425000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)260°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)250°FASTM D648
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity10000000000000000ohms·cmASTM D257
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature220 - 230°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature540 - 600°F
Middle Temperature520 - 590°F
Mold Temperature160 - 220°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Rear Temperature500 - 580°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)550 - 600°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at -22°F, Notched Izod)2ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)3ft·lb/inASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America