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Xarec® C842

Syndiotactic Polystyrene

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 40%

Supplied by Idemitsu Chemicals

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Product Description
Crystalline Polymers - 40% Glass Filled, Impact Modified Polymer for Electronic Applications
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 40% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Impact Modifier
Features 
  • Crystalline
  • 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 (1 MHz)
 
 IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
 
 IEC 60250
Arc Resistance (PLC)
 
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0591 in)
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (PLC) 5
 
 IEC 60112
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Xarec® C842, Xarec C842, Xarec® , Xarec, XarecC842, C 842, C842, Syndiotactic Polystyrene, SPS, Polystyrene, PS, Idemitsu, SyndiotacticPolystyrene, 842C
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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