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Supreme Petrochem SP 255 Toughened Polystyrene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS); Polystyrene, Impact Modified

Material Notes: Characteristics
  • Superior flexibility
  • Excellent flow grade
  • High ball drop strength
  • Good clarity
Processing
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  • Injection Molding
Applications
  • Transparent hangers, stationery items, medical products
  • Extrusion thermoformed clear and deep draw containers
  • Glossy, tough cap layer on HIPS Sheets
Material Status: Commercial : Active

Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1640

Information provided by Supreme Petrochem LTD

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.03 g/ccASTM D792
Melt Flow 6.0 g/10 min
@Load 5.00 kg,
Temperature 200 °C
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength at Break 39.2 MPa50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break 10 %50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Strength 53.9 MPa
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 20000 kg(f)/cm²
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 200 J/m
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D256
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 77.0 °CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 102 °C1kg load; 120°C/h; ASTM D1525
Flammability, UL94 HB
@Thickness 1.60 mm
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze 2.0 %
@Thickness 1.00 mm
Transmission, Visible 82 %
@Thickness 1.00 mm
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melt Temperature <= 220 °C
Mold Temperature 40.0 - 50.0 °C
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA YesSee notes for details.

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