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Polystyrene

average Mw ~350,000, average Mn ~170,000

Synonym(s):

PS

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Linear Formula:
[CH2CH(C6H5)]n
CAS Number:
9003-53-6
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24867334
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00084450
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form

pellets

Quality Level

100

melt index

2.0-4.0 g/10 min (200°C/5kg)

mol wt

average Mn ~170,000, average Mw ~350,000

impact strength

21 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256, 23 °C, notched)

impurities

≤5% mineral oil

transition temp

Tg 95 °C

density

1.04 g/mL at 25 °C

elongation

ASTM D 638 - 1.5% (at break)

SMILES string

c1(ccccc1)C=C

InChI

1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2

InChI key

PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Extrusion molded foamed packaging, dinnerware, bottles and toys. Injection molded packaging containers, toys and disposable cutlery.

Features and Benefits

Hard, clear moderately strong polymer, biologically inert, good dimensional stability. Susceptible to exterior (UV) degradation.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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