Taita Chemical 861N/B

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Styrenics

Polymer Name

General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Styrenics

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Excellent Transparency Properties,

Good Electrical Properties,

Heat Stabilized

Characteristics

• Injection Grade
• The most state of the art form US NOVA CHEMICAL
• Low Residual Monomer
• Good Heat Resistance
• Mold Dimension Stability
• Good Transparency
• Easy Processing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Building Hardware,

Cosmetic Packaging,

Toys

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Transparent

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (23°C, 1/8” Sample)	2.0	%	D638
Haze (2.8mm thick)	0.4	%	-
Izod Impact Strength (23°C, A method, notched 1/4”×1/2”×5/2”)	1.4	kg-cm/cm	D256
Melt Flow Index (200°C, 5 kg load)	7.0	g/10min	D1238
Residual SM monomer	300.0	ppm	-
Specific Gravity	1.046	-	D542
Tensile Strength at Yield (23°C,1/8” Sample)	450.0	kg/cm2	D638
Vicat Softening Temperature (1 kg load, 3 mm Thick ,120 °C/hr )	100.0	°C	D1525

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 3	-	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	205 - 225	°C	-
Melt Zone	180 - 190	°C	-
Middle Zone	195 - 220	°C	-
Mold Temperature	35 - 70	°C	-
Molding Pressure	Low to Moderate	-	-
Molding Speed	Low to Moderate	-	-
Nozzle	210 - 230	°C	-
Rear Zone	185 - 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