POLYSTYRENE CRYSTAL 1540
Technical Data Sheet
Easy Flow crystal Polystyrene
Description Manufactured in Europe
POLYSTYRENE CRYSTAL 1540 is an easy flowing crystal polystyrene designed for extrusion or
injection applications. In extrusion, it allows to increase extruder output and thermoforming cycle
times when mixed with a high impact polystyrene such as POLYSTYRENE IMPACT 7240. Having high
gloss, it is particularly suitable for glossy-layer co-extrusion. In injection moulding, POLYSTYRENE
CRYSTAL 1540 with this low viscosity at high shear rate has a good injectability and combines an
excellent fluidity with a higher softening point.
Applications
Dairy sheet, cups (dilution with impact polystyrene)
Injection: Boxes, office equipment - e.g. filing trays, CD boxes, pen bodies, internal fridge parts,
toys, cups.
Properties
Rheological Method Unit Value
Melt flow index (200°C-5kg) ISO 1133 H g/10mn 12
Thermal
Vicat softening point 10N (T° increase = 50°C/h) ISO 306A50 °C 91
Vicat softening point 50N (T° increase = 50°C/h) ISO 306B50 °C 86
HDT unannealed under 1.8 MPa ISO 75-2A °C 73
HDT annealed under 1.8 MPa ISO 75-2A °C 83
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion mm/°C 7.10 E-5
Mechanical
Unnotched Charpy impact strength ISO 179/1eA KJ/m² 8
Tensile strength at break ISO 527-2 MPa 42
Elongation at break ISO 527-2 % 2
Tensile modulus ISO 527-2 MPa 3100
Flexural modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900
Rockwell hardness ISO 2039-2 L 70
Electrical
Dielectric strength kV/mm 135
Surface resistivity ISO IEC 93 Ohms >10 E+14
Miscellaneous
Density ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.05
Moulding shrinkage % 0.4-0.7
Water absorption ISO 62 % <0.1
General Information
Standard properties: All tests carried out at 23°C unless otherwise stated. Mechanical
properties are measured on injection moulded tests specimens.
Bulk density: bulk density is approximately 0.6 g/cm3.
Please refer to the safety data sheet (SDS) for handling and storage information. It is
advisable to convert the product within six months after delivery provided storage conditions
are used as given in the SDS of our product. SDS may be obtained from the website:
www.totalpetrochemicals.biz
Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for further information.
Please contact our technical office for more details.
DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this publication is true and accurate at the time of publication and to the best of our knowledge. The nominal values stated herein are obtained using laboratory test specimens. Before
using one of the products mentioned herein, customers and other users should take all care in determining the suitability of such product for the intended use, and particularly the conformity with current
regulations. TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS do not recommend its polystyrene resins for use in any application in direct or indirect contact with human body fluids and tissues. The Companies within TOTAL
PETROCHEMICALS do not accept any liability whatsoever arising from the use of this information or the use, application or processing of any product described herein. No information contained in this
publication can be considered as a suggestion to infringe patents. The Companies disclaim any liability that may be claimed for infringement or alleged infringement of patents.
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