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STYRON™ 470

High Impact Polystyrene Resin

Supplied by Styron LLC

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Product Description
STYRON™ 470 is a high-impact polystyrene resin with an excellent balance of toughness, stiffness, flow and heat resistance. It is suitable for both injection molding and extrusion applications.

Main Characteristics:
  • Good practical toughness
  • Easy processing

Complies with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1640
  • Consult the regulations for complete details.

Applications:
  • Audio enslosures
  • Media enclosures
  • Toys
  • Food containers
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Agency Ratings 
  •  1
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
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 (Injection Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield, Injection Molded
psi
  
Ultimate, Injection Molded
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break, Injection Molded)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (Injection Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
     ASTM D790
Yield, Compression Molded
psi
  
Yield, Injection Molded
psi
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, Injection Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
  
264 psi, Annealed
°F
  
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL 3 (0.0591 in)
 
 UL 94
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: STYRON™ 470, STYRON 470, STYRON™ , STYRON, STYRON470, 470, PS, Polystyrene, High Impact, Polystyrene High Impact, PS (HIPS), PS HIPS, Polystyrene, PolystyreneHighImpact, PSHIPS
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), UL (1).
Notes
1This numerical flammability rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
2Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
3This rating not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
 
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