STYRON™ 438

About
STYRON™ 438 is a high-impact polystyrene resin with good flow, excellent stiffness, high heat and impact resistance. It is designed for injection molding applications. Main Characteristics: High heat Good balance of toughness and stiffness Complies with: U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 Consult the regulations for complete details. Applications: Printers Food containers Household goods&&

Product Description
SupplierTrinseo
GenericPS (HIPS)
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesGood Rigidity,Good flexibility,High impact resistance,Good liquidity,Food contact compliance,High Heat Resistance,HB
AvailabilitysAsia Pacific
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg5.0g/10minASTM D1238
Shrinkage rate
MD0.40 to 0.70%ASTM D955

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength ASTM D638
Yield, injection molding33.1MPaASTM D638
Extreme, injection molding30.3MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
Fracture, injection molding40%ASTM D638
Bending modulus
injection molding2560MPaASTM D790
bending strength
injection molding58.6MPaASTM D790

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
23℃91J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed77.2ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, annealed98.9ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp105ASTM D1525
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
MD7.6E-51/℃ASTM D696

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level
1.50 mmHB UL 94

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. This rating not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
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