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Styrolution PS 5600/5601

Key Features

  • Fine balance of toughness and rigidity
  • Good processibility
  • USP Class VI certified
  • UL Classification 94 HB (www.UL.com file E57787)

Applications

  • Consumer electronic housings
  • Housewares
  • Office accessories
  • Appliance parts
  • Grade Version
  • Properties

    Properties of Styrolution PS 5600/5601

    Property, Test Condition Standard Unit Values
    Rheological Properties
    Melt Flow Rate, 200 °C/5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 8
    Mechanical Properties
    Izod Notched Impact Strength, 23 °C (73 °F) ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 2.8
    Tensile Stress at Yield, 23 °C ASTM D 638 psi 3240
    Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi x 10³ 270
    Elongation, Failure ASTM D 638 % 50
    Flexural Strength, 23 °C ASTM D 790 psi 5760
    Flexural Modulus, 23 °C ASTM D 790 psi x 10³ 270
    Hardness, Rockwell ASTM D 785 L Scale 55
    Thermal Properties
    Vicat Softening Temperature, B/1 ( 120 °C/h, 10N) ASTM D 1525 °F 208
    Heat Deflection Temperature A; (annealed 4 h/80 °C; 1.8 MPa) - °F 180
    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 10-4/°F 0.5
    Electrical Properties
    Dielectric Constant at 106 CPS (1000000 Hz, 0,0394 in) ASTM D 150 - 2.5
    Dielectric Strength, 1/8” ASTM D 149 kV/in 400
    Optical Properties
    Specular Gloss, 60 ° ASTM D 523 45
    Other Properties
    Density (ASTM ) ASTM D 792 g/cm³ 1.04
    Bulk Density (without external lubricant) - lb/ft³ 37 - 40
    Bulk Density (with external lubricant) - lb/ft³ 42 - 45
    Processing
    Linear Mold Shrinkage ASTM D 955 in/in 0.004-0.007
    Melt Temperature Range - °F 360 - 530
    Mold Temperature Range - °F 100 - 180

    Typical values for uncolored products
    Please note that all processing data stated are only indicative and may vary depending on the individual processing complexities.
    Please consult our local sales or technical representatives for details.

  • Processing

    Processing of Styrolution PS 5600/5601

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