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Xarec® EA522

Syndiotactic Polystyrene

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 22%

Supplied by Idemitsu Chemicals

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Product Description
Crystalline Polymers - 22% Glass Filled, Ignition Resistant, Impact Modified Polymer for Electronic and Electrical Applications
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 22% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Impact Modifier
  
Features 
  • Crystalline
  • Flame Retardant
  • Impact Modified
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/B
Molding Shrinkage
     Internal Method
Across Flow: 0.0787 in
%
  
Flow: 0.0787 in
%
  
Water Absorption 2 (Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH)
%
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
      
66 psi, Unannealed 3
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed 3
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
264 psi, Unannealed 4
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
CLTE
     TMA
Flow: -22 to 86°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: -22 to 86°F
in/in/°F
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
 
 IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor
 
 IEC 60250
Arc Resistance (PLC)
 
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0591 in
 
  
0.0906 in, Black CD770278
 
  
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
 UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
 UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
 UL 746
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (PLC) 5
 
 IEC 60112
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) (PLC)
 
 UL 746
Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) (PLC)
     UL 746
0.0591 in
 
  
0.118 in
 
  
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) (PLC)
     UL 746
0.0591 in
 
  
0.118 in
 
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Xarec® EA522, Xarec EA522, Xarec® , Xarec, XarecEA522, EA 522, EA522, Syndiotactic Polystyrene, SPS, Polystyrene, PS, Idemitsu, SyndiotacticPolystyrene, 522EA
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Notes
Mold Temperature for maximum gloss and resistance: 130 to 155°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
224 hrs
3150°C tool
480°C tool
5Solution A
 
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