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American Polymers API 500 Polystyrene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS); Polystyrene, Heat Resistant Grade

Material Notes: API 500 is a heat resistant grade of impact polystyrene. It has superior heat resistance, good impact resistance and easy colorability.

Applications: API 500 is used in housewares, toys, containers, displays and appliance parts.

Information provided by American Polymers, Inc.

Key Words: PS
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.04 g/ccASTM D792
Melt Flow 4.0 g/10 minCondition G; ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Rockwell L 40ASTM D785
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 5300 psiASTM D638
Elongation at Break 45 %ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 260000 psiASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 260000 psiASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 1.20 ft-lb/in
@Thickness 3.17 mm
injection molded sample; ASTM D256
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 191 °FAnnealed; ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 210 °FASTM D1525

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