General purpose polystyrene GPPS 1038 is manufactured by continuous mass polymerization of styrene monomer. It is a crystal-like and is suitable for use on its own or in blends with impact polystyrene both for extrusion and injection moulding.
It is a medium flow crystal polystyrene specially formulated for impact resistance. It is an economical alternative to SAN and polycarbonate.
It is recommended for manufacturer of packaging application and house hold applications, petri dishes, electronics, office accessories appliance components.
| PROPERTY | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (200°C/5KG) | 3.3 – 3.8 | g/10min | D1238 |
| Tensile Strength | 55 | Mpa | D638 |
| Flexural modulus | 3100 | Mpa | D790 |
| Charpy impact strength (Unnotched) | 10 | Kj/m² | D256 |
| Vicat softening point at 120°C, 1kg | 101 | ℃ | D1525 |
