Polystyrene--Impact. (Buyers' Guide to Thermoplastics).
POLYSTYRENE--IMPACT
BLOW MOLDING, EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Dow Chemical Styron LR-175 GP,TRP,HR,HFL _
Styron 421 GP,HGL,HR _
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 410 IM,GP,HGL,LUB RUB
Polystyrene 4220 DS,GP,MGL,LUB RUB
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Dow Chemical 1.6 1.04 8.2 2.4 4.85
3.9 1.04 3.9 _ 3.78
Nova Chemicals 12 1.04 3.89 _ _
6.5 1.06 3 _ 3
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Dow Chemical 0.45 _;217 _
2.1 190;175 HB
Nova Chemicals 0.8 _;188 HB
2-2.6 _;175 HB
BLOW MOLDING AND INJECTION MOLDINGMOLDING
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Dow Chemical Styron 478 GP,HGL,HI,PRN _
Styron 498 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Dow Chemical 6 1.04 3.3 _ 3.27
3.5 1.04 4.2 _ 3.6
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Dow Chemical 2.3 188;172 HB
2.4 192;171 HB
EXTRUSION
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Amer. Polymers API 645-21 GP,HI,TEN _
AtoFina Petro. Fina 620 GP,HGL _
BASF Avantra 525 K HGL _
Polystyrene 486 N GP,HI _
Chevron Phillips EA-6800 HI,HFL _
EC-6760 DS _
EB-6780 HI _
EC-6600 HI,MAT _
EH-6600 HI _
EA-9400 _ _
Dart Polymers MIPS PS-202 MI,MGL,TF,HR RUB
Dow Chemical Aim 4950 GP,HGL _
Styron 469R CHR,ESC,GP,HI _
Federal Plastics FPC 21 GP _
General Polymers _ GP,FLX _
Huntsman Chemical 731G GP,HGL,TF,PKG _
730 GP,TF,PKG _
LG Chemical SH-850H CHR _
651H-E HI _
SH-850 CHR _
Network Polymers 840 HI _
730 HI _
3001 HI _
850 HI _
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 5310 ESC,GP,LUB,IMR RUB
RTP ESD-C400EXT BLK,NAT _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Amer. Polymers 3 1.03 _ _ 3
AtoFina Petro. 4 1.05 4.3 _ 3.2
BASF 3.6 1.04 4.1 _ 2.8
2.8 1.04 2.4 _ 2
Chevron Phillips 6.5 1.05 3.4 _ 2.9
1.9 1.03 3.5 _ _
1.6 1.03 3 _ _
2 1.03 3.3 _ _
3 1.03 3.5 _ _
2.8 1.04 4 _ _
Dart Polymers 3 1.04 4 _ _
Dow Chemical 5 1.04 3.9 _ 3.41
2.5 1.04 2.4 _ 2.41
Federal Plastics 2.75 1.05 _ _ 2.8
General Polymers 3 1.04 3.6 _ 2.6
Huntsman Chemical 4 1.04 3.6 50 2.5
3 1.04 3 50 2.4
LG Chemical 5.5 1.04 2.7 5 2.1
3 1.03 4.3 5 3.1
4 1.04 3.6 5 2.3
Network Polymers 3 1.04 3.7 _ 2.8
3 1.04 3 _ 2.4
3 1.04 4.7 _ 3.1
3.5 1.04 4 _ 2.85
Nova Chemicals 2.2 1.06 2.8 _ 3
RTP _ 1.09 3.2 _ 2.7
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 3 _;172 _
AtoFina Petro. 0.9 _;194 _
BASF 1 _;185 HB
2 _;185 HB
Chevron Phillips 2.5 _;180 _
_ _;185 _
_ _;186 _
_ _;185 _
_ _;183 _
_ _;183 _
Dart Polymers _ _;185 HB
Dow Chemical 1.6 183;166 HB
1.7 182;167 HB
Federal Plastics 1.65 _;190 _
General Polymers 3.7 _ _
Huntsman Chemical 2.2 _;185 _
2.3 _;185 _
LG Chemical 2.4 190;190 HB
2.4 201;198 HB
2.2 190;190 HB
Network Polymers 3.5 _;185 _
2.3 _;185 _
1.8 _;190 _
4.2 _;189 _
Nova Chemicals 2.2-2.9 _;185 _
RTP 1.2 _ _
EXTRUSION, SHEET
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
AtoFina Petro. Fina 965E GP,MAT,PRN _
Fina 845E LGL,MAT,TF,PKG _
Fina 975E ESC,GP,LGL,TF _
Fina 825EX GP,HGL,TF,TRL _
Fina 825E GP,MGL,THR,TF _
Chevron Phillips EC-6770 ABR,HI,LO,LOT _
EA-6765 HI _
EA-6750 HI _
EC-2100 HI _
EA-6740 HI _
Dow Chemical Aim 4900 GP,MGL,TF _
Huntsman Chemical 3001 TF,GSR,PKG _
Naveon Hipstat M-505 BLK,HI,TF,NB PRO
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
AtoFina Petro. 2 1.05 4 _ 2.6
3 1.05 2.8 _ 2.8
2.8 1.05 2.6 _ 2.6
3 1.05 4 _ 3.6
3 1.05 3.3 _ 3.1
Chevron Phillips 4 1.03 2.5 _ _
3 1.03 3.5 _ _
2.7 1.03 3.2 _ _
1.9 1.02 1.85 _ _
3 1.03 2.6 _ _
Dow Chemical 3 1.04 3.2 _ 2.6
Huntsman Chemical 3 1.04 4.7 40 > 3.1
Naveon _ 1.08 2.9 17 1.93
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
AtoFina Petro. 1.8 _;200 _
2.2 _;197 HB
2.2-2 _;195 HB
2.1 _;200 HB
2.1 _;198 HB
Chevron Phillips _ _;180 _
_ _;183 _
_ _;185 _
_ _;180 _
_ _;185 _
Dow Chemical 2.3 _ HB
Huntsman Chemical 1.8 _;190 _
Naveon _ _;178 _
EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Amer. Polymers API 550 GP,HI _
AtoFina Petro. Fina 945E GP,HGL,TF _
Fina 680 GP,TRL,FM _
Fina 740 GP,HGL,TF,TRL _
BASF Avantra 585 K HGL _
Polystyrene 476 M GP,HI _
Avantra 597 H HI,HR,AUT _
Avantra 595 L HI _
Chevron Phillips MB-6800 HI _
Dow Chemical Styron 410 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Styron 484 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Federal Plastics FPC 23 MI,GP,MFL _
FPC 22 MI,GP,HFL _
FPC 25 GP _
General Polymers HiVal 5303 I GP _
Huntsman Chemical 312 GP _
840 GP,HI,PKG _
850 GP,HI _
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 520 DS,IM,FCY,GP RUB
Polystyrene P2122 ABR,LCF,IM,GP RUB
Polystyrene 4300 BAR,DS,ESC,IM RUB
Polystyrene 580 DS,ESC,IM,GP RUB
Polystyrene 3350 IM,GP,HGL,LUB RUB
Noveon Hipscon M520 AST,BLK,LGL,HI CB
Schulman, A. Polyflam RS425C3 FR,GP _
Shuman SP810 BLK,HI _
811 BLK,MI,MOL _
Spartech Polycom RX2-202 FR _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Amer. Polymers 8 1.05 3.8 _ 3.3
AtoFina Petro. 3.5 1.05 3.1 _ 3.1
2 1.05 6.9 _ 4.2
4 1.05 4 _ 3.7
BASF 3.6 1.04 3.7 _ 2.8
3.1 1.04 2.8 _ 2.4
2.5 1.04 3.6 _ 2.6
3 1.04 2.7 _ 2.2
Chevron Phillips 7 1.05 3.3 _ 2.9
Dow Chemical 13.5 1.04 3.9 _ 4.3
2.8-3 1.04 2.8 _ 2.77
Federal Plastics 5.5 1.05 _ _ 3.3
18.5 1.05 _ _ 3.49
8.5 1.05 _ _ 3.35
General Polymers 3 1.04 4 _ 2.6
Huntsman Chemical 4 1.04 5.8 20 3.8
3 1.04 3.7 40 2.9
4 1.04 4 35 2.9
Nova Chemicals 9 1.04 3.2 _ _
4.5 1.06 3.2 _ 3.2
2.7 1.06 3.2 _ 3
3.5 1.04 2.7 _ _
2.7 1.06 3.6 _ 3.4
Noveon _ 1.06 2.6 _ 4.25
Schulman, A. _ 1.78 _ _ _
Shuman 6 1.05 4.4 _ _
4-6.9 1.05 5.2 _ _
Spartech Polycom _ 1.17 3.9 28 3
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 1.5 _;175 _
AtoFina Petro. 3 _;194 HB
1 _;207 HB
2 _;200 HB
BASF 2.3 194;185 HB
2 _;185 HB
3.2 _;190 HB
4 _;181 HB
Chevron Phillips 2.4 _;176 _
Dow Chemical 0.9 180;160 HB
2.1 189;165 HB
Federal Plastics 1.2 _;163 _
1.2 _;170 _
1.8 _;180 _
General Polymers 2.5 _ _
Huntsman Chemical 1 _;192 _
3.5 _;185 _
4.2 _;189 _
Nova Chemicals 2.1 _;188 HB
1.6-2.2 _;185 HB
2-2.6 _;183 HB
2.2 _;194 HB
1.5-2.1 _;192 HB
Noveon _ _;178 _
Schulman, A. _ _ _
Shuman 1.8 _;167 HB
0.9-1.3 _;190 _
Spartech Polycom 1.9 _ V-0
EXTRUSION, INJECTION MOLDING AND STRUCTURAL FOAM
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Dart Polymers HIPS PS-304E BMW,CHR,LO,RM RUB
MIPS PS-203 BMW,GP,MGL,NTX RUB
HIPS PS-304 DS,MGL,HI,LO RUB
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene PS-9410 MAT,IMR,TF,W _
Polystyrene 3383 HGL,RM,TF,TRL RUB
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Dart Polymers 3 1.04 2.9 _ _
3.5 1.04 4.4 _ _
3 1.03 3.4 _ _
Nova Chemicals _ 1.06 3.65 _ 3.15
3.5 1.06 4.4 _ _
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Dart Polymers _ _;180-203 HB
_ _;185-188 HB
_ _;180 HB
Nova Chemicals 3 _;195 HB
2.1 _;200 HB
INJECTION MOLDING
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Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Amer. Polymers API 545 COL,GP,HI,HR _
API 500 COL,MI,GP,HR _
API 650-21 GP,HGL,HI _
API 425 MI,GP,HGL _
API 505 IM,GP,MGL,HI _
AtoFina Petro. Fina 830 GP,MOL,HFL,PKG _
Fina 825TV THR _
Fina 945 GP,HGL,HI,CST _
Fina 625 MI,GP,HFL,CST _
BASF Polystyrene 446 C MI,GP _
Chevron Phillips Valtra HG 210 GP,HGL,HI,TRP _
Valtra HG 200 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
MD-9520 MI _
MC-9540 MI _
MC-5161 THR _
MA-3200 FCY,MFL,HCR _
MC-6560 HI _
MC-6800 HI _
MA-9000 MI _
MA-5000 HI _
MA-6100 HI _
MC-2100 _ _
Dart Polymers MIPS PS-208 MI,HGL,TRL,MFL RUB
MIPS PS-308 HGL,HI,TRL,MFL RUB
Delta Polymers IPS-209R-BK BLK,RCY _
HIPS-208 _ _
PSA-2G41 _ 20% GF
Dow Chemical Styron 663 _ _
Aim 4800 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Styron 6010 GP,HI,HFL _
Styron 6075 GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 685P GP _
Styron XL-8023VC GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Aim 4810 GP,MGL,HI,MOL _
Styron XL-8035 MFD ABR,HI,HR _
Styron 489M GP,HI _
Styron 482 GP,HI _
Styron XL-8028 GP,HGL,HI,MOL _
Styron 404 GP,HI _
General Polymers HiVal 5308 GP _
Hival 5108 Crystal GP _
Huntsman Chemical 400 GP,HGL,HI _
2184 GP _
2124 HGL _
240 COL,GP,HIT _
782 COL,GP,HFL _
880 COL,GP,HI _
879 GP,CST _
765 GP,HI,HFL,CST _
318 IM,GP,MED,PKG _
331 GP,HFL _
351 FR _
333 GP _
271 MI,GP,HIT _
779 FR,GP _
702 FR,GP _
707 FR,GP _
474 GP _
LATI USA Lastirol RV0 FR,HI,HFL _
Lastirol RV2 DS,FR,HI,HFL _
LG Chemical 478EF FR _
407AF FR _
405AF FR _
SG-910 HGL,HI _
SG-960 HGL,HI _
40AF FR,GP _
403AF FR,WTR _
60HR HR _
50IS-L GP _
50IS GP _
SF-510 HI,HFL _
SG-970 HGL,HI _
SI-610 HI,HFL _
60HR-G HR,HFL _
Network Polymers Replay 2177 RCY _
NPS80-0820 HI _
731G HI _
333 HI,HFL _
312 MI,HR _
765 _ _
474 HI,HIT _
880 COL,HI _
Replay 2279 RCY _
Replay 2270 RCY _
782 COL,HI _
Replay R9005 RCY _
929 COL,MI _
240 COL,HI _
1983 _ _
779-IRPS _ _
2124 HGL,HI _
2184 _ _
271 COL,MI _
400 HGL,HIT _
331 HFL _
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 2400 IM,GP,HGL,LUB RUB
Plastx World DaicelStyrol SK50H FR _
DaicelStyrol SK60 FR,UVR _
DaicelStyrol GW30 FR,UVR _
DaicelStyrol GH10 FR,HR _
DaicelStyrol GW50 FR,UVR _
RTP ESD A 480 HI AST,COL,HI CF
ESD C 480 HI AST,COL,EC,HI CF
ESD A 400 HI AST,BLK,IM CB
ESD C 400 HI AST,BLK,EC,IM CB
400HI-S12 BLK,HI,LUB,NAT _
400HI-FR BLK,FR,HI,NAT _
401HI _ 10%
403HI BLK,HI,NAT 20% GF
405HI BLK,HI,NAT 30% GF
Shuman 811 BLK,MI _
810 BLK _
Spartech Polycom SC2-12B30 CCR,GP,HST,LUB 30% GF
SC2-1090U GP,HST,LUB,UVR _
SC2-1220 GP,HST,LUB 20% GF
SC2-1230 GP,HST,LUB 30% GF
SC2-1098 GP,HST,LUB _
SC2-1099 GP,HST,LUB _
TP Composites HIPS AS AST _
HIPS FR FR _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Amer. Polymers 4-4.1 1.04 4 _ 3.05
4 1.04 _ _ _
8 1.04 _ _ 2.9
8 1.04 5.8 _ 3.9
8 1.05 _ _ 3.7
AtoFina Petro. 13 1.05 3.2 _ 3.3
3 1.04 3.6 _ 3.4
9 1.05 2.8 _ 3.1
13 1.05 3.6 _ 3.7
BASF 14 1.04 3.1 _ 2.4
Chevron Phillips 6.5 1.03 3.8 _ 2.7
6 1.03 4.4 _ 2.7
8 1.05 4 _ 3.5
5 1.05 5 _ 3.2
3 1.05 4.5 _ 3
7 1.04 7.4 _ 4.3
4 1.05 4.2 _ 3.1
6.5 1.05 3.4 _ 2.9
5 1.04 6 _ 3.9
15 1.04 3.2 _ _
10 1.04 2.5 _ _
1.9 1.04 2.1 _ 1.6
Dart Polymers 8 1.04 3.25 _ _
8 1.03 2.8 _ _
Delta Polymers 8 1.04 3.4 _ 3
8 1.04 3.4 _ 3
1 1.2 10 _ 8
Dow Chemical 1.5 1.04 7.6 _ 4.8
3 1.04 3.55 _ 2.7
10.4 1.17 3.9 _ 3
5 1.16 3.55 _ 3.32
2.2 1.04 7.6 _ 4.7
3.5 1.04 4.3 _ 3.65
3 1.04 3.55 _ 2.7
3.6 1.04 4 _ 3.44
8 1.04 2.8 _ 2.45
8.5 1.04 2.2 _ 2.44
5 1.04 3.1 _ 3.01
2.3 1.04 4.3 _ 3.05
General Polymers 9 1.04 3.3 _ 2.9
8 1.05 6.4 _ 4.1
Huntsman Chemical 5.5 1.04 4.3 _ 3.2
7 1.05 4.3 _ 3
7 1.04 3.7 _ _
3.5 1.04 4 45 3.2
10 1.04 3.7 40 3
3.5 1.04 3 50 2.4
3.5 1.04 7.2 _ 4.5
10 1.04 3.6 _ 2.9
18 1.04 3.2 _ 0
15.5 1.04 4.2 35 3.1
6 1.16 4.2 30 2.8
8 1.04 3.5 40 2.6
3 1.04 5 30 4
4.5 1.19 2.7 30 2.6
7.5 1.17 3.2 30 2.8
4.5 1.17 3 35 2.5
3 1.04 5 40 3.6
LATI USA 0.45-0.55 1.18 4.4 2 2.9
0.2-0.4 1.09 5.8 2 3.99
LG Chemical 12 1.04 3.7 4 3.4
9 1.1 3.7 4 3.4
14 1.16 3.7 4 3.3
3.7 1.04 4.8 5 3.3
5.5 1.04 5.1 5 3.6
10 1.16 3.7 4 3.1
9.5 1.06 3.8 4 3.3
4 1.03 4.1 5 3.1
7.5 1.03 4 5 3.2
7.5 1.03 3.8 5 3.1
12 1.04 3.8 5 3.3
6.5 1.04 5.3 5 3.7
6.5 1.04 3.8 5 3.1
5.5 1.03 3.8 5 3.1
Network Polymers 5 1.05 4.4 _ 3.6
8 1.04 _ _ 2.8
4 1.04 3.6 _ 2.5
8 1.04 3.5 _ 2.6
4 1.04 5.8 _ 3.8
10 1.04 3.6 _ 2.9
3 1.04 5 _ 3.6
3.5 1.04 3 _ 2.4
8 1.05 4 _ 3.3
4 1.05 3.8 _ 3.1
10 1.04 3.7 _ 3
5 1.05 4.4 _ 31
11.5 1.04 4 _ 3.5
3.5 1.04 4 _ 3.2
3.5 1.04 4 _ 2.85
4.5 1.19 2.7 _ 2.6
7 1.04 3.7 _ 2.7
7 1.05 4.3 _ 3
3 1.04 5 _ 4
5.5 1.04 4.6 _ 3.2
15.5 1.04 4.2 _ 3.1
Nova Chemicals 3.5 1.05 5.2 _ 4
Plastx World 4 1.12 5.5 _ 3.7
4 1.06 4.4 _ 3.6
10 1.16 4.3 _ 3
8 1.15 3.1 _ 3
5 1.16 3.5 _ 2.6
RTP _ 1.06 6.6 0.6 9.5
_ 1.08 7 0.6 10
_ 1.1 3.2 2 3.3
_ 1.1 2.6 2 2.8
_ 1.03 3.1 _ 3.2
_ 1.17 3.3 _ 4
_ 1.11 5 _ 5
_ 1.18 6 _ 8
_ 1.26 11.5 _ 14
Shuman 4-15.9 1.05 _ _ _
4-16 1.05 4.4 _ _
Spartech Polycom _ 1.28 12 _ 12
2.7 _ 4.2 _ 3.7
_ 1.19 10.5 _ 9.5
_ 1.28 12 _ 12
8.4 _ 9 _ 3.8
6.6 _ 7 _ 3.4
TP Composites _ 1.06 3 _ 0.6
_ 1.15 2.9 _ 2.8
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 1.9 _;190 _
1.2 _;189 _
2.7 _;178 _
1 _;180 _
1.3 _;185 _
AtoFina Petro. 2.1 _;186 HB
2 _;198 HB
2.8 _;190 HB
1.3 _;190 HB
BASF 1.2 _;192 HB
Chevron Phillips 3.5 _ HB
3.5 _ HB
1.6 _;177 _
1.4 _;187 _
2.5 _;187 _
0.4 _;195 _
2.4 _;182 _
2.5 _;176 _
0.9 _;189 _
1.8 _;167 _
2.7 _;175 _
7 _;178 _
Dart Polymers _ _;180 HB
_ _;170 HB
Delta Polymers 2 _ _
2 _ _
2 _ _
Dow Chemical 0.4 202;184 _
5.5 185;165 HB
2.4 173;155 V-0
2.1 _;198 V-0
0.3 206;182 HB
2.4 193;171 HB
5.5 185;165 HB
2.5 192;171 _
3.3 178;157 _
4.1 174;163 _
3.2 189;165 HB
1.9 193;169 _
General Polymers 1.8 _ _
0.3 _ _
Huntsman Chemical 1.8 _;> 190 _
1.6 _;197 _
2.5 _;180 _
2 _;185 _
2 _;180 _
3.2 _;180 _
0.4 _;200 _
2.2 _;180 _
1.5 _;170 _
1.7 _;180 _
1.7 _;187 V-0
2.4 _;180 _
1.4 _;200 HB
2 _;180 V-0
1.7 _;178 V-0
3.2 _;180 V-0
1.5 _;195 HB
LATI USA 1.53 _;144 V-0
1.26 _;169 V-2
LG Chemical 2.2 183;183 V-2
2.2 194;192 V-2
1.6 192;192 V-0
3.1 207;199 HB
2.4 196;194 HB
2 196;194 V-0
2.2 194;192 V-2
2.4 199;194 HB
1.9 196;189 HB
1.9 196;189 HB
2.6 194;194 HB
2 196;194 HB
3.8 205;199 HB
2.4 199;194 HB
Network Polymers 1.1 _;185 _
1.9 _;178 _
2.2 _;185 _
2.4 _;180 _
1 _;192 _
2.2 _;180 _
1.7 _;195 _
3.2 _;180 _
1.5 _;180 _
2.2 _;180 _
2 _;180 _
2 _;189 _
1 _;176 _
2 _;185 _
4 _;189 _
2 _;180 _
2.5 _;180 _
1.6 _;197 _
1.4 _;200 _
1.8 _;190 _
1.7 _;180 _
Nova Chemicals 1-1.5 _;196 HB
Plastx World 0.6 _;> 187 V-2
1.5 _;> 176 V-2
1.2 _;176 V-0
1.8 _;178 V-0
1.3 _;176 V-0
RTP 1.1 210;180 HB
1 210;180 HB
1.2 205;175 HB
1.2 205;175 HB
2 185;170 HB
1.7 205;175 V-0
1.1 210;180 HB
1.2 200;190 HB
1 220:190 HB
Shuman 0.2-1.3 _;190 -
1.8-2 _;167 HB
Spartech Polycom 1.2 _ _
2 _ _
1.1 _ _
1.2 _ _
0.7 _ _
1.5 _ _
TP Composites 1.5 200;170 HB
1.6 205;190 V-0
INJECTION MOLDING AND STRUCTURAL FOAM
Filler/
Reint
Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
AtoFina Petro. Fina 825 GP,HGL,HI,LW _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
AtoFina Petro. 8 1.05 3.3 _ 3.3
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
AtoFina Petro. 2 _;194 HB
STRUCTURAL FOAM
Filler/
Reint
Trade Name Features, Type,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications %
Dow Chemical Styron 425 GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 455C GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 437 GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 6515 GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 667 GP,MED,HR,HFL _
Styron 688 GP,MED,HR,HFL _
Styron 484C GP,HI,MOL _
Styron 6087SF GP,HI,FM _
Tensile
Melt Flow Str at Elong- Flex
Rate, Yield, ation at Modu-
g/10 Density, 1000 Yield, lus,
Manufacturer min g/cc psi % 10E5 psi
Dow Chemical 12 1.04 4.5 _ _
10 1.04 2.89 _ _
2.5 1.04 2.3 _ 2.41
7.5 1.55 _ _ 2.45
8 1.04 5.2 _ _
2 1.04 6.2 _ _
3 1.04 3.3 _ _
_ 0.99 _ _ 2.75
Notched
Izod Deflection UL 94
Impact, Temp, F Rating
ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Dow Chemical 1.2 _;199 _
2.7 _;180 _
1.6 182;167 _
1.5 _;185 V-0
0.25 _;202 _
0.25 _;216 _
2.7 _;192 _
_ 183;168 V-0/5V
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
Abbrev. Features/Applications
AB Anti Block
ABR Abrasion/Scratch Resistance
ACR Acid Resistance
ACU Acoustical Barrier Properties
ADH Adhesion Properties
AER Aerospace
AGR Aging Resistance
ALK Alkali Resistance
ASL Anti Slip
AST Antistatic
AUT Automotive
BAR Barrier Properties
BCP Biocompatible
BIO Biodegradable
BLD Building Construction
BLK Black
BLN Blending Resin
BLU Blush Resistance/
Low Crease Whitening
BMW Broad Molecular Weight
Distribution
BRN Brown
BUR Burst Strength
CBE Business Machine
CCR Chemically Coupled Reinforcement
CHR Chemical Resistance
CLE Cleanliness
COL Colors
CPI Chemical Process
CR Controlled Rheology
CRP Creep Resistance
CST Color Stability
CTR Cut-Through Resistance
CUC Custom Colors
DIS Dispersibility
DR Good Drawdown
DS Dimensional Stability
DU Ductile
EC Electrical Conductivity
EL Electrical
EMI EMI Attenuation/Shielding
EN Encapsulation
ESC Environmental Stress Crack
Resistance
EX Extract Resistance
FCU Fast Cure
FCY Fast Cycling/Fast Processing
FG Low Fogging
FLX Flexibility
FM Foamable
FR Flame Retardant
FT Fatigue Resistance
FU Fungus Resistance
GF Gas Fading Resistance
GP General Purpose
GRN Granular
GRS Grease Resistance
GSR Good Surface
HCF High Coefficient of Friction
HCR High Crystallinity
HFL High Flow
HGL High Gloss
HHD High Hardness
HI High Impact/Toughness
HIT High Temperature Properties
HMW High Molecular Weight
HR Heat Resistant
HSE Heat Sealable
HSL High Slip
HST Heat Stabilized
HSW High Swell
HTF Hot Fill
HV High Viscosity
HYD Hydrolytically Stable
IM Impact Modified
IMR Internal Mold Release
LBR Low Birefringence
LCF Low Coefficient of Friction
LCR Low Crystallinity
LGE Low Gel
LGL Low Gloss
LHD Low Hardness
LM Laser Markable
LMI Low Migration
LMW Low Molecular Weight
LN Low Neck-In
LNS Low Notch Sensitivity
LO Low Odor
LOT Low Taste
LS Low Shrink
LSM Low Smoke
LT Low Temperature Properties
LTI Low Temperature Impact
LTP Low Temperature Processability
LUB Lubricated
LVO Low Volatility
LVT Low Vapor Transmission
LW Low Warpage
LWC Low Water Carryover
MAR Mar Resistance
MAT Matte Finish
MC Machinability
MED Medical
MFL Medium Flow
MGL Medium Gloss
MHD Medium Hardness
MI Medium Impact
MLD Mildew Resistance
MLS Melt Strength
MOF Monofilament
MOL Moldability/Processability
MR Good Mold Release
MSL Medium Slip
MST Moisture Resistance
MU Multifilament
NAT Natural
NB Non-Blooming
NMW Narrow Molecular Weight
Distribution
NPL No Plateout
NSF NSF Approval
NTX Non-Toxic
NUC Nucleated
OP Optical Properties
OR Oil Resistance
OX Oxidation Resistance
OZ Ozone Resistance
PCR PCR Content
PKG Packaging
PLS Plasticized
PLT Platable
PNC Puncture Resistance
PNT Paintable
PO Pull-Out Strength
POR Pourable
PRN Printable
PWD Powder
RAD Radiation Resistance
RCY Recycled Resin Content
RF Refrigeration Grade
RM Rubber/Elastomer Modified
RO Radiopaque
RTC Room Temperature Cure
SE Self-Extinguishing
SL Self Lubricating
SLF Slit Film
SOF Soft Feel
SOL Solvent Resistance
SPO Sports Equipment
SR Sink Mark Resistant
ST Stiffness/Rigidity
STR Stain Resistance
SUR Surface Detail
TC Thermal Conductivity
TCR Thermal Cracking Resistance
TEN Tensile Strength
TF Thermoformable
TG Thin Gauge
THK Thickened
THR Thermal Stability
TRK Tracking Resistance
TRL Translucent
TRP Transparent
TRS Tear Strength
TX Thixotropic
USP U.S. Pharmacopeia
Class VI Approved
UVC UV Curable
UVR UV Resistant
W White
WLD Weldable
WR Wear Resistant
WTR Weather Resistant
XL Crosslinkable
Abbrev. Fillers/Reinforcements
ACR Acrylic Fiber
AFI Aluminum Fiber
AFL Aluminum Flake
AL Aluminum Powder
AR Aramid Fiber
AS Asbestos
BA Barium Salt
BAF Barium Ferrite
BAS Barium Sulfate
BR Bronze
C Carbon/Coke Powder
CAF Calcium Fluoride
CAS Calcium Sulfate
CB Carbon Black
CC Calcium Carbonate
CEL Cellulose
CER Ceramic Powder
CF Carbon Fiber
CG Chopped Glass
CLY Clay
CNG Continuous Glass
CTF CTFE
CU Copper
FAB Fabric
FE Iron Powder
FLK Flock
GB Glass Bead
GF Glass Fiber
GFA Glass Fabric
GFL Glass Flake
GM Glass Mat
GRP Graphite Powder
GS Glass Sphere
GT Glass Tape
HYB Hybrid
INO Inorganic
LF Long Fiber
LG Long Glass
MF Medium Fiber
MG Milled Glass
MIC Mica
MIN Mineral
MOS Molybdenum Disulfide
MSC Miscellaneous
MTP Metal Powder
NAF Natural Fiber
NI Nickel
NY Nylon Fiber
OF Oriented Fiber
OIL Oil
ORG Organic
PB Lead
PET Polyester Fiber
PLF Polymer Fiber
POL Polymer
PPS PPS
PRO Proprietary
RUB Rubber
SCA Silica
SF Short Fiber
SG Short Glass
SIL Silicone
SIS Sisal
STF Steel Fiber
STR Strontium Ferrite
TAL Talc
TFE PTFE
TI Titanium
UF Unidirectional Fiber
WDF Wood Flour/Fiber
WHS Whisker
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