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Styrolution® PS 168N

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by INEOS Styrolution (INEOS Group)

Styrolution® PS 168N by INEOS Styrolution Group is a high molecular weight general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) grade, exhibiting high heat resistance and strength. Designed for injection molding process. Styrolution® PS 168N is suitable for physically and chemically expanded extruded sheet. Used as a blend component with high impact high impact polystyrene (HIPS) for coffee cups & lids and with Styrolux styrenic block copolymer (SBC) for transparent, impact resistant cups, beakers & lids. Recommended for manufacturing of foamed meat trays and labels.

Styrolution® PS 168N Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

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

1.2 g/10 min

(200°C/ 5 kg)

ISO 1133

Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR)

1.5 cm³/10min

(200°C/ 5 kg)

ISO 1133

Density

1048 kg/m³

ISO 1183

Injection Molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Linear Mold Shrinkage

0.3 - 0.6 %

Melt Temperature Range

180 - 280 °C

Mold Temperature Range

10 - 60 °C

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