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GPPS1340

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Tabriz Petrochemical Company

GPPS1340 by Tabriz Petrochemical Company is a high molecular weight, crystal general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) grade with high mechanical properties and impact dilution. Designed for sheet and profile extrusion and injection molding applications. GPPS1340 can be used in dilution with HIPS7240 for extrusion of sheet for thermoforming. Recommended for packaging usages.

GPPS1340 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

4 g/10min

(200°C, 5kg)

ASTM D-1238

Styrene Residual Monomer

<500 ppm

CLGLABPSG004 (ATOFINA TEST METHOD)

Lower Explosion Limit

0.015 kg/m³

(for polymer dust < 63 μm)

Injection Molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Drying Temperature

70 °C

Drying Time

2 - 4 hrs

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GPPS1340

GPPS1340 Properties

Physical Properties

GPPS1340 Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Properties