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Xarec® EA528

Syndiotactic Polystyrene

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 30%

Supplied by Idemitsu Chemicals

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Product Description
Crystalline Polymers - 30% Glass Filled, Ignition Resistant, Impact Modified Polymer for Electrical and Electronic Applications
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 30% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Crystalline
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Impact Resistance
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183/B
Molding Shrinkage 2
    ISO 294-4
Across Flow: 0.0787 in
%
 
Flow: 0.0787 in
%
 
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
ISO 178
Flexural Strength
psi
ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 180
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 180
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
     
66 psi, Unannealed 3
°F
ISO 75-2/B
66 psi, Unannealed 4
°F
ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed 3
°F
ISO 75-2/A
264 psi, Unannealed 4
°F
ISO 75-2/A
CLTE
    TMA
Flow: -22 to 86°F
in/in/°F
 
Transverse: -22 to 86°F
in/in/°F
 
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor
 
IEC 60250
Arc Resistance (PLC)
 
ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
UL 746
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (PLC) 5
 
IEC 60112
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) (PLC)
 
UL 746
Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) (PLC)
    UL 746
0.0591 in
 
 
0.118 in
 
 
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) (PLC)
    UL 746
0.0591 in
 
 
0.118 in
 
 
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Xarec® EA528, Xarec EA528, Xarec® , Xarec, XarecEA528, EA 528, EA528, Syndiotactic Polystyrene, SPS, Polystyrene, PS, Idemitsu, SyndiotacticPolystyrene, 528EA
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Impact Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
 
Drying Time
hr
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Injection Notes
Mold Temperature for optimal gloss and heat resistance: 130 to 1556C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
280 x 80 x 2 mm
3150°C tool
480°C tool
5Solution A
 
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