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STYRON™ 487R

STYRON® 487R is a high impact polystyrene (HIPS) grade. Offers toughness, excellent dimensional stability, gloss, good stiffness, flow, cost, processing ability and exhibits heat resistance. Provides better color consistency, the ability to down-gauge and improved wall thickness distribution. Applications include food packaging, cups, lids, appliances, housewares and disposables. Is a FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 and UL94 HB E326906 compliant grade.

STYRON™ 487R Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

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

2.8 g/10 min

(200°C/5 Kg)

ASTM D 1238

Specific Gravity

1.04 -

ASTM D792

Linear Mold Shrinkage

4 - 8 cm/cm

(10 ^-3)

ASTM D955

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