| Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) - Styrene and acrylonitrile monomers can be copolymerized to form a random, amorphous copolymer that has improved weatherability, stress crack resistance, and barrier properties. The copolymer is called styrene acrylonitrile or SAN. The SAN copolymer generally contains 70 to 80% styrene and 20 to 30% acrylonitrile. This combination provides higher strength, rigidity, and chemical resistance than polystyrene, but it is not quite as clear as crystal polystyrene and its appearance tends to yellow more quickly. | |
| Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers have been available since the 1940s. Initially the price of styrene acrylonitrile materials was too high for it to be used in more than a few specialized applications. | |
| Features Good Chemical Resistance (43), High Heat Resistance (35), Copolymer (34), General Purpose (31), High Clarity (30), High Flow (28), Good Processability (20), Good Flow (17), Food Contact Acceptable (17), High Rigidity (16), 50 More... | Uses Electrical/Electronic Applications (28), Automotive Applications (20), General Purpose (15), Compounding (15), Containers (15), Household Goods (14), Appliances (11), Electrical Parts (10), Cosmetics (9), Business Equipment (9), 44 More... |
| Disadvantages - Higher water absorption than polystyrene - Low thermal capability - Low impact strength - Yellows more quickly than PS - Higher processing temperatures - Flammable with high smoke generation | Typical Properties and Processing Information
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Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) Plastic
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