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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PPX-GP4

Polymer Name: PPO/PS Alloy

Chemical Family: Styrenics

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Density: 1060.0 - 1060.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Method

Injection Molding

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Features
  • General Purpose
  • Medium Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

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

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.06ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)20 - 30g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.06ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)5000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)5000psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)50%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)255000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)7000psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)210°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)200°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 Temperature520 - 590°F
Middle Temperature500 - 580°F
Mold Temperature160 - 210°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Rear Temperature480 - 570°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)550 - 600°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)7.5ft·lb/in²ISO 179/1
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)2.5ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)5ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)125in·lbASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America