VPI 1000 Series VPI Polystyrene, High Impact

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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
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus²		psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength³			ASTM D638
Yield		psi
Break		psi
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D638
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Notched Izod Impact			ASTM D256
0°F		ft·lb/in
73°F		ft·lb/in
Drop Impact Resistance			ASTM D4226
-40°F		in·lb/mil
0°F		in·lb/mil
73°F		in·lb/mil
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (L-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
Additional Information
The values listed as Drop Impact, ASTM D4226, was tested in accordance with NBS PS-31-70.
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Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Screen Printing.

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²0.050 in/min

³2.0 in/min

VPI 1000 Series