Taita Chemical 666

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Styrenics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Easier Processing,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Color Stability,

Good Impact Strength,

Good Thermal Stability,

Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Other Wire & Cable Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Consumer Applications,

Stationary Supplies

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Properties

Color

White

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (23°C, 1/8” Sample)	45.0	%	D638
Izod Impact Strength (23°C, A method, notched 1/4”×1/2”×5/2”)	9.0	kg-cm/cm	D256
Izod Impact Strength (23°C, A method, notched 1/4”×1/2”×5/2”)	8.0	kg-cm/cm	D256
Melt Flow Index (200°C, 5 kg load)	7.0	g/10min	D1238
Residual SM monomer	max. 600	ppm	—
Specific Gravity	1.046	—	D542
Tensile Strength at Yield (23°C,1/8” Sample)	270.0	kg/cm2	D638
Vicat Softening Temperature (1 kg load, 3 mm Thick ,120 °C/hr )	99.0	°C	D1525
Yellow Index (YI)	-3.0	—	—

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
RTI Elec (1.5 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Elec (3.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Elec (6.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Imp (1.5 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Imp (3.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Imp (6.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Str (1.5 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Str (3.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746
RTI Str (6.0 mm)	50.0	—	UL 746

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance	PLC 6	—	ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index	PLC 1	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc lgnition (1.5 mm)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc lgnition (3.0 mm)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc lgnition (6.0 mm)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot-Wire Ignition (1.5 mm)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot-Wire Ignition (3.0 mm)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
Hot-Wire Ignition (6.0 mm)	PLC 0	—	UL 746

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (1.5 mm, ALL)	HB	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (1.5 mm, ALL)	HB75	—	IEC 60695-11-10, -20
Flame Rating (3.0 mm, ALL)	HB	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (3.0 mm, ALL)	HB40	—	EC 60695-11-10, -20
Flame Rating (6.0 mm, ALL)	HB	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (6.0 mm, ALL)	HB40	—	IEC 60695-11-10, -20

Injection Molding

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Back Pressure	71 - 213	psi(kgf/cm2)	—
Drying Temperature	80 - 85	°C	—
Drying Time	2.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Zone	195 - 235	°C	—
Melt Zone	170 - 190	°C	—
Middle Zone	190 - 225	°C	—
Mold Temperature	35 - 70	°C	—
Molding Pressure	Moderate to Moderately High	—	—
Molding Speed	Moderate to Fast	—	—
Nozzle	200 - 235	°C	—
Rear Zone	180 - 210	°C	—
Screw Speed	30 - 120	rpm	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

FDA 21 CFR 177.1640,

UL 94