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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PPX-GP3

Chemical Family
Styrenics

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Blends & Alloys
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Density
1050.0 - 1050.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
PPO/PS Alloy
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
Features
  • General Purpose
  • Hydrolytically Stable
  • Low to No Water Absorption
  • Medium Heat Resistance
Availability
North America
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Material Features
  • Heat Resistance
  • High Hydrolytic Stability
  • Low Water Absorption
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Agency Ratings
RoHS Compliant
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Composite Materials Functions
Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
Composites Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Appliances
  • General Purpose
  • Medical Devices
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.05—ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)12 - 18g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.05—ASTM D792

Table 2 of 7

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)6800psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)6300psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)3%ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)25%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)320000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)10500psiASTM D790

Table 3 of 7

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)235°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)225°FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature260°FASTM D1525 ²

Table 4 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity10000000000000000ohms·cmASTM D257

Table 5 of 7

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature220 - 230°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature510 - 580°F
Middle Temperature490 - 570°F
Mold Temperature150 - 210°F
Rear Temperature470 - 560°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)525 - 575°F

Table 6 of 7

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)7ft·lb/in²ISO 179/1
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)2.5ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)4ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at -22°F, Notched Izod)2ft·lb/in²ISO 180/1A
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)7ft·lb/in²ISO 180/1A
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)150in·lbASTM D3029

Table 7 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueMethod
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)114ASTM D785

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