Polystyrene Impact 7240
Technical data sheet
High Impact Polystyrene
Produced in Europe
Refining & Chemicals
Polymers
Description
POLYSTYRENE IMPACT 7240 is a very high impact polystyrene for the extrusion industry. This grade has been
designed to be diluted with crystal polystyrene such as POLYSTYRENE CRYSTAL 1160, 1340, 1540 at high levels to
obtain stiff and impact resistant sheet for thermoformed packaging.
The main applications are dairy sheet for Form-Fill-Seal, individual dairy pots, multilayer sheets in dilution with crystal
polystyrene, cups, food trays, eggs boxes, disposables.
Characteristics
Method Unit Value
Rheological properties
Melt flow index (200°C-5kg) ISO 1133 H g/10mn 4.5
Thermal properties
Vicat softening point 10N (T° increase = 50°C/h) ISO 306A50 °C 97
Vicat softening point 50N (T° increase = 50°C/h) ISO 306B50 °C 87
HDT unannealed under 1.8 MPa ISO 75-2A °C 74
HDT annealed under 1.8 MPa ISO 75-2A °C 90
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion mm/°C 9.10 E-5
Mechanical properties
Notched Charpy impact strength ISO 179/1eA KJ/m² 11
P o l y s t y r e n e
Notched Izod impact strength ISO 180/1A kJ/m² 11
Tensile strength at yield ISO 527-2 MPa 23
Tensile strength at break ISO 527-2 MPa 21
Elongation at break ISO 527-2 % 60
Tensile modulus ISO 527-2 MPa 1950
Flexural modulus ISO 178 MPa 1850
Rockwell hardness ISO 2039-2 R 65
Electrical properties
Dielectric strength kV/mm 150
Surface resistivity ISO IEC 93 Ohms >10 E+13
Miscellaneous
Density ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.04
Moulding shrinkage % 0.4-0.7
Water absorption ISO 62 % <0.1
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. These are typical values not to be construed as specification limits. 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. Unless specifically indicated, the products mentioned herein are not
suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical or medical sector. The Companies within TotalEnergies 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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Polystyrene Impact 7240
Refining & Chemicals
Polymers
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.
Handling and storage
Please refer to the safety data sheet (SDS) for handling and storage information. It is advisable to convert the product
within one year after delivery provided storage conditions are used as given in the SDS of our product. SDS may be
obtained from the website: www.polymers.totalenergies.com.
P o l y s t y r e n e
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. These are typical values not to be construed as specification limits. 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. Unless specifically indicated, the products mentioned herein are not
suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical or medical sector. The Companies within TotalEnergies 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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