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Diamond GPPS GP-550

General Purpose Polystyrene

Supplied by Diamond Polystyrene

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Product Description
DIAMOND GP-550 & GP-550P are General Purposes Polystyrene having excellent clarity and gloss. They are available in Blue tint and have good dimensional stability at High temperature.
GP-550 Heat resistance, Extreme Low volatility (below 750 ppm).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • High Clarity
  • High Gloss
  • High Heat Resistance
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Audio Tapes
  • Cups
  • General Purpose
  • Lighting Fixtures
  • Toys
  • Writing Instruments
Appearance 
  • Clear - Blue Tint
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
  
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/1.2 kg)
g/10 min
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Gloss, High Heat Resistance, Good Flow.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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