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Lustran® SAN 51

Styrene Acrylonitrile

Supplied by INEOS ABS (USA)

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Product Description
Lustran SAN 51 resin is an injection molding grade of transparent SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) thermoplastic. Lustran SAN 51 resin is the toughest grade with the best chemical resistance in the Lustran SAN product line. It has a large molding window and is easy to process. Lustran SAN 51 resin is available in natural (000000) color.

Lustran SAN 51 resin is used in demanding applications requiring extra toughness and superior chemical resistance. Typical applications include industrial battery cases and disposable lighters.

Lustran SAN 51 performs exceptionally well in applications that are subject to demanding environments. Finished products are resistant to heat deformation, scratching, and chemicals, such as acids, alkalies, and petroleum products. Common solvents, such as MEK and THF, can be used for bonding Lustran SAN 51. Parts molded out of Lustran SAN 51 resin also accept various methods of printing.

As with any product, use of Lustran SAN 51 resin in a given application must be tested (including field testing, etc.) in advance by the user to determine suitability.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Acid Resistant
  • Alkali Resistant
  • Excellent Printability
  • Fuel Resistant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • Good Toughness
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Scratch Resistant
Uses 
  • Battery Cases
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Specific Volume
in³/lb
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/3.8 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Deformation Under Load 2 (122°F, 4100 psi)
%
 ASTM D621
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Unnotched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed, 0.500 in
°F
  
264 psi, Annealed, 0.500 in
°F
  
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 3
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Refractive Index
 
 ASTM D542
Haze (126 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: INEOS Styrenics

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Lustran® SAN 51, Lustran SAN 51, Lustran® SAN , Lustran SAN, LustranSAN51, LustranSAN, SAN 51, SAN51, SAN, 51, Styrene Acrylonitrile, Ineos ABS (USA), StyreneAcrylonitrile, 51SAN
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Heat Resistance, Scratch Resistant, Resists Scratches, Excellent Printability, Printable.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EC (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
      
A
°F
  
B
°F
  
Drying Time
      
A
hr
  
B
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Suggested Shot Size
%
  
Suggested Max Regrind
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Cushion
in
  
Screw L/D Ratio
 
  
Screw Compression Ratio
 
  
Injection Notes
Hold Pressure: 40 to 80% of Injection Pressure
Screw Speed: Moderate
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
224 hrs
3Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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