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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Characterstic
● High Flow
● Excellent Toughness
● Excellent mold release behavior
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications / Processing
PROCESSING:
● MoldingAPPLICATIONS:
● Gas assisted injection molding of TV cabinets
● Suitable for thin walled parts, AC grills, toys, computer accessories, refrigerator components
● Base material for compounding
● Suitable for shoe heel compound.
Properties
- Color
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Flammability
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Tensile Strength 50 mm/min | 230 | kgf/cm2 | ASTM D638 |
Elongation 50 mm/min | 50 | % | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Strength 3.2 mm | 365 | kgf/cm2 | ASTM D790 |
Flexural Modulus 3.2 mm | 22415 | kgf/cm2 | ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact (Notched) 3.2 mm | 100 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Melt Flow Index 200⁰C/5Kg | 8.5 | gm/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Specific Gravity | 1.03 | - | ASTM D792 |
Pre-drying Temperature | 50-80 | ⁰C | - |
Mold Temperature 2hr | 40-60 | ⁰C | - |
Maximum Melt Temperature | 180-260 | ⁰C | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Vicat Softening Point 120⁰C/hr, 1 Kg | 98 | ⁰C | ASTM D1525 |
Heat Deflection temprature 1.86 Mpa | 76 | ⁰C | ASTM D648 |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Flammability (1.6mm) | HB | - | UL 94 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Method & Standard Properties
Datapresentedinthiscataloguearetypicalvaluesofpropertiesfornaturalmaterialandintendedtoserveasaguideonly.AlltestsarecarriedoutasperASTMDstandardunlessotherwisestated.Testingofallmechanicalpropertiesisdonewithaninjectionmoldedspecimenof3.2mm.Inactualapplications,propertiescanbeaffected to a considerable extent by the mold / die design, the processing conditions and the color.
Safety & Health
- Environmental
Supremepolystyreneresinscanberecycled,incineratedordisposedoffinlandfillwithoutdetrimenttotheenvironment.Adequateventilationshouldbeprovidedduringprocessing.WhererecyclingofSupremePolystyreneisnotpossible,disposaltolandfillorincinerationinaccordancewithallapplicablegovernmentlawsandregulationsisrecommended.MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)forSupremePolystyreneresinsareavailablefromSupremePetrochemLtd.MSDSareprovidedtohelpcustomersintheirownhandling,safetyanddisposalneedsandthosethatmayberequiredforapplicablehealthandsafetyregulationse.g.OHSAS18001andISO14000.Supremeflameretardantpolystyrenegradescontainsadditiveswhichmayreleasehazardousortoxicvapors through lengthy or excessive exposure to high heat. Use suitable personal protective equipments.
- Handling Precautions
WhilethehandlingofSupremepolystyrenepelletsgenerallydoesnotpresentunusualproblems,adustcanbeformedundersomecircumstances.Ifpersonsareexposedtothisdust,theyshouldbeprotectedfromdustinhalationbyuseofapproveddustrespirators.Contactwiththeskinandeyesshouldbepreventedbyuseofprotectiveequipmentand/orclothing.SPLrecommendsstoringofpolystyreneincool&dryplaceinashadeaway from sunlight and heat. The packing used is not UV stabilized and hence should not be exposed to sunlight.