Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PPX-GP5

Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Heat Resistance

Features

• General Purpose
• Medium Heat Resistance

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,

General Purpose,

Medical Devices

Composites Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.06	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)	2.0 - 7.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.06	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8700	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	35	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	345000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	14200	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	270	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	260	°F	ASTM D648

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	10000000000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	220 - 230	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	540 - 600	°F	—
Middle Temperature	520 - 590	°F	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 210	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	500 - 580	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	550 - 600	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	7	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	2.5	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	4	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	150	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America