Polymer Resources - PRL PPX-SF1 - 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: Structural Foam Molding
Additive: Flame Retardant

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bromine-free,
Chlorine-free
Materials Features: Flame Retardant,
Foamable,
Heat Resistance,
Self Extinguishing,
UL Flame Rated
Features: Bromine Free
Chlorine Free
Flame Retardant
Foamable
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
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Foam Injection Molding,
Injection Molding,
Structural Foam Molding
Uses: Structural Foam

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.12	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)	25 - 50	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	6.0E-3 to 9.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	6.0E-3 to 9.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.12	—	ASTM D792

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9200	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	460000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	12000	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	220	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	210	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.15 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.15 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.15 in)	149	°F	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)	V-0	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.15 in)	V-0, 5VA	—	UL 94

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	160 - 180	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	520 - 580	°F	—
Middle Temperature	520 - 580	°F	—
Mold Temperature	100 - 180	°F	—
Rear Temperature	450 - 500	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	500 - 550	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	2	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	150	in·lb	ASTM D3029

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	121	—	ASTM D785

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