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Polystyrene

average Mw ~350,000, average Mn ~170,000

Synonym(s):

PS

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Linear Formula:
[CH2CH(C6H5)]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

pellets

Quality Level

melt index

2.0-4.0 g/10 min (200°C/5kg)

mol wt

average Mn ~170,000
average Mw ~350,000

impact strength

21 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256, 23 °C, notched)

impurities

≤5% mineral oil

transition temp

Tg 95 °C

density

1.04 g/mL at 25 °C

elongation

ASTM D 638 - 1.5% (at break)

InChI

1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2

InChI key

PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Extrusion molded foamed packaging, dinnerware, bottles and toys. Injection molded packaging containers, toys and disposable cutlery.

Features and Benefits

Hard, clear moderately strong polymer, biologically inert, good dimensional stability. Susceptible to exterior (UV) degradation.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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