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Plitek 8144 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Chemical Family
- High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)Styrenics
Properties
- Physical Form
- Film
Other characteristics
- Density
- 1040.0 - 1040.0 kg/m³
- Features
- Low Gloss, Matte Finish
- Polymer Name
- High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Tensile Modulus
- 1860.84 - 1860.84 MPa
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Product Features
- High impact polystyrene
- Low gloss with matte finish
- USP Class VI certified
- UL Classification 94 HB
- Material Features
- Low Gloss
- Matte Finish
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 13485
- ISO 9001
- UL 94
- USP Class VI
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Density | 1.04 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (200°C/5.0 kg) | 3.0 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specular Gloss (at 60°) | 25.0 | % | ASTM D523 |
Table 2 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 2950.0 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Notched Izod Impact (at 73°F) | 2.0 | ft·lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Tensile Elongation (Break) | 55.0 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 270.0 | kpsi | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength (at 73°F) | 6030.0 | psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 73°F) | 270.0 | kpsi | ASTM D790 |
| Hardness, Rockwell | 50.0 | L-scale | ASTM D785 |
Table 3 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature, B/1 (120°C/h, 10N) | 212.0 | °F | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature A (261 psi, annealed 4h/80°C) | 183.0 | °F | — |
| Coefficent of Linear Thermal | 0.5 | 10¯⁴/°F | ASTM D696 |
Table 4 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant at 106 CPS (10⁶ Hz, 0.0394 in) | 2.5 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Strength 1/8" | 400.0 | kV/in | ASTM D149 |
