Styrolution PS 476L

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Technical Datasheet

DESCRIPTION
Styrolution PS 476L is a normal flow and very high impact Polystyrene. It gives good mechanical and heat resistance properties while
providing with easy processability and short cycle time.

FEATURES APPLICATIONS
Normal flow HIPS Wide range of injection molding applications , e.g. - office, kitchen
Good mechanical and heat resistance properties and bathroom articles;
Easy processability with short cycle time Food packaging as beverage cups, packaging for dairy products,
sheets and disposables
Internal parts and housings of household appliances and
consumer electronics
Toys

Property, Test Condition Standard Unit Values

Rheological Properties

Melt Volume Rate, 200 °C/5 kg ISO 1133 cm³/10 min 5,5

Mechanical Properties

Izod Notched Impact Strength, 23 °C ISO 180/A kJ/m² 11

Charpy Notched Impact Strength, 23° C ISO 179 kJ/m² 15

Charpy Unnotched, 23° C ISO 179 kJ/m² N

Charpy Unnotched, -30° C ISO 179 kJ/m² 130

Tensile Stress at Yield, 23° C ISO 527 MPa 27

Tensile Strain at Yield, 23° C ISO 527 % 1.5

Tensile Strain at Break, 23° C ISO 527 % 30

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 MPa 1850

Elongation at Break (MD) % -

Flexural Strength ISO 178 MPa 40

Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 1950

Hardness, Ball Indentation ISO 2039-1 MPa 85

Thermal Properties

Vicat Softening Temperature VST/B/50 (50°C/h, 50N) ISO 306 °C 90

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Property, Test Condition Standard Unit Values

Vicat Softening Temperature, VST/A/50 (50°C/h, 10N) ISO 306 °C 98

Heat Deflection Temperature A; (annealed, 1.8 MPa) ISO 75 °C 80

Heat Deflection Temperature B; (annealed, 0.45 MPa) ISO 75 °C 89

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ISO 11359 10^(-6)/°C 100

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant (100 Hz) IEC 60250 - 2.5

Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) IEC 60250 - 4

Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 1.5 mm IEC 60243-1 kV/mm 155

Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) IEC 60250 - 2.5

Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) IEC 60250 - 2.5

Volume Resistivity IEC 60093 Ohm*m >1E16

Surface Resistivity IEC 60093 Ohm >1E13

Optical Properties

Specular Gloss, 60° ASTM D 523 % 35

Other Properties

Density ISO 1183 kg/m³ 1050

Water Absorption, Saturated at 23°C ISO 62 % <0.1

Moisture Absorption, Equilibrium 23°C/50% RH ISO 62 % <0.1

Processing

Linear Mold Shrinkage ISO 294-4 % 0.4 - 0.7

Melt Temperature Range ISO 294 °C 180 - 260

Mold Temperature Range ISO 294 °C 10 - 60

Injection Velocity ISO 294 mm/s 200

Typical values for uncolored products

SUPPLY FORM
Styrolution PS 476 L is supplied as cylindrical shaped granules. It has to be kept in its original containers in a dry, cool place. Avoid direct
exposure to sunlight. Styrolution PS 476 L can also be stored in silos.

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FOOD CONTACT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

PROCESSING
Styrolution PS 476L can be processed by any method applicable to polystyrene based plastics, it is best suitable for injection molding and
extrusion molding. Recommended processing at temperatures between 180 and 280°C and mold temperatures are between 10 and 60°C.
The melt temperature should not exceed 240 °C.

PRODUCT SAFETY
During processing of Styrolution PS resins small quantities of styrene monomer may be released into the atmosphere. At styrene vapor
concentrations below 20 ppm no negative effects on health are expected. In our experience, the concentration of styrene does not exceed 1
ppm in well ventilated workplaces - that is where five to eight air changes per hour are made. Further information can be found in our
Styrolution PS safety data sheets.

DISCLAIMER
The above information is provided in good faith. Styrolution is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to product
finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, Styrolution MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY
KIND, REGARDING THE INFORMATION GIVEN OR THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF
QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Responsibility for use, storage, handling
and disposal of the products described herein is that of the purchaser or end user.

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