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Deltech PS PS-143

General Purpose Polystyrene

Supplied by Deltech Polymers Corporation

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Product Description
Deltech Polymers PS-143 is a crystal polystyrene that features high clarity and gloss, resistance to sterilization by radiation and excellent processing characteristics. This resin is supplied in clear, tinted, lubricated and non-lubricated grades for the demanding needs of a number of high-end consumer products. Typical applications include computer disk reels, audio cassettes, compact disc cases, expandable packaging, cutlery, tumblers, housewares, display cases, toys, games and color concentrates.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Crystal
  • General Purpose
  • Good Processability
  • High Clarity
  • High Gloss
  • Radiation Sterilizable
Uses 
  • Audio Tapes
  • Color Concentrates
  • Household Goods
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
  • Packaging
  • Toys
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 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 (Yield)
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 (73°F, 0.125 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 (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Clarity, High Gloss, Radiation Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilization, gamma sterilization, gamma sterilizable.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Medical Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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