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Denka Transparent Polymer TP-USX

Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene

Supplied by DENKA

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Product Description
Denka TP Polymer TP-USX is a high performance resin that has good physical properties well balanced with transparency, processability and price.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Processability
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
  • Colors Available
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage     ASTM D955
Flow: 0.0984 in
in/in
  
Across Flow: 0.0984 in
in/in
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
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 (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Impact Resistance.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
The following guidelines yield the best transparency:
Front Temp: >465°F
Mold Temp: >140°F
Injection Pressure: Higher pressures tend to improve clarity.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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