API PS 550

About
API 550 is a high impact grade of polystyrene. It is characterized by good impact and processability. Application: API 550 is widely used in the manufacture of housewares, toys, containers, appliance parts, speaker housings, and various types of extrusions.&&

Product Description
GenericPS (HIPS)
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,High impact resistance
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg8.0g/10minASTM D1238

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
3.2mm, injection molded110J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, annealed81.1ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp85.0ASTM D1525

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Rockwell hardness
Level L47 ASTM D785
Tensile modulus1590MPaASTM D638
tensile strength
fracture26.9MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture45%ASTM D638
Bending modulus1930MPaASTM D790

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature71 to 82°C
Drying time2.0hr
Proposed maximum recycled material ratio30%
Barrel rear temperature177 to 232°C
Barrel front temperature191 to 274°C
Mold temperature-7 to 71°C
Injection pressure34.5 to 276MPa
Back pressure0.0689 to 3.45MPa

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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