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Styrolution PS-168M Polystyrene
| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polystyrene (PS) , Polystyrene, Heat Resistant Grade |
| Manufacturer | Styrolution |
| Trade Name | |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Styrolution PS-168M Polystyrene.pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
Description: Polystyrene 168M is a high heat, high molecular weight general purpose polystyrene with excellent clarity and high stiffness. Due to its high melt strength and high stiffness. PS-168M is also an excellent choice for food packaging made form extruded foam sheet and biaxially oriented sheet. It offers high stiffness which is designed for extrusion/thermoforming applications, especially for food packaging.Application: Include foamed meat and poultry trays, dinnerware, egg cartons, salad and fruit containers and fast food packaging.Information provided by STYROLUTION, which is a joint venture between BASF and INEOS
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.04 g/cc | 0.0376 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.01143 cm/cm | 0.01143 in/in | ASTM D955 |
| Melt Flow | 1.5 g/10 min | 1.5 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell M | 78 | 78 | ASTM D785 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 52.0 MPa | 7540 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.31 GPa | 480 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.160 J/cm | 0.300 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 94.0 °C | 201 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Point | 109 °C @Load 1.02 kg, Temperature 120 °C |
228 °F @Load 2.25 lb, Temperature 248 °F |
ASTM D1525 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 138 - 177 °C | 280 - 351 °F | |
| Zone 2 | 149 - 193 °C | 300 - 379 °F | |
| Zone 3 | 193 - 216 °C | 379 - 421 °F | |
| Zone 4 | 216 - 238 °C | 421 - 460 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 210 - 238 °C | 410 - 460 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 71.0 °C | 160 °F | |
| Dry Time | 2 - 4 hour | 2 - 4 hour |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Status | North America |
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