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                STANDARD PRODUCTS
               VISTEK IMPACT STYRENICS

PROPERTY DATA

ASTM

UNITS

1861 U

1862 U

1863 U

1961 F

1962 F

1963 F

3013

3030

General Usage

-

-

Utility

Utility

Utility

FDA

FDA

FDA

Toughness & Clarity

High Clarity Dim.Stable

Specific Gravity

D-792

g/cm3

1.01

1.02

1.02

1.01

1.02

1.02

1.03

1.03

Melt Index (G)

D-1238

g/10 min.

12

13

13

12

13

13

13

13

Tensile Yield

D-638

psi

4750

5248

5800

4750

5248

5800

5600

6025

Elongation at break

D-638

%

33

28

17

33

28

17

22

18

Flex Modulus

D-790

psi

236,000

273,000

286,000

236,000

273,000

286,000

309,000

315,000

Flex strength, Yield

D-790

psi

6400

7000

7600

6400

7000

7600

7900

8279

Gardner Impact

D-3029

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Izod Impact
(1/8)
-Notched
-Unnotched



D-256 
D-256


 
ft.lb./in. 
ft.lb./in.



1.1
 -



1
 -



.9 
-



1.1
 -



1
-



.9
 -



1
 -



1
-

HDT - 66 psi
         - 264 psi

D-648 
D-648

° F
° F

-
174

-
180

-
185

- 
174

-
180

-
185

-
188

-
193

Light Transmission

D-1003

%

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

Haze

D-1003

%

4.4

4.25

4.5

3.4

2.75

2.85

3.9

4.25

The 1900 series complies with FDA Title 21, CFR 177.1640 for food contact applications




GENERAL PROCESSING RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Pre-drying: Typically pre-drying not needed. In excessive humidity, pre-dry at 160° F for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Mold Temps: 80° F - 130° F : Warm mold affords best clarity
  • Barrel Temps: 380° F - 450 °F
  • Back Pressure: Medium to High

Visual Polymer Technologies believes the information and recommendations contained herein to be accurate and reliable as of May 3, 2000. Since the foregoing is provided without charge and since use conditions and disposal are not within its control, Visual Polymer Technologies assumes no obligation or liability for such information and recommendations and does not guarantee results from use of products described or other information contained herein. Visual Polymer Technologies make no warranties, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for purpose; nor is freedom from any patent owned by Visual Polymer Technologies or others to be inferred; and Visual Polymer Technologies disclaims all liability for any resulting loss or damage.
 

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