Polystyrene
ALDRICH/430102 - average Mw ~192,000
Synonym: PS
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
MDL Number: MFCD00084450
Linear Formula: [CH2CH(C6H5)]n
Product Type: Chemical
form | beads or pellets |
InChI | 1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7- |
InChI key | PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA |
melt index | 6.0-9.0 g/10 min (200°C/5kg) |
mol wt | average Mw ~192,000 |
refractive index | n |
transition temp | softening point 107 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525) |
Application: | Extrusion molded foamed packaging, dinnerware, bottles and toys. Injection molded packaging containers, toys and disposable cutlery. |
General description: | Hard, clear moderately strong polymer, biologically inert, good dimensional stability. Susceptible to exterior (UV) degradation. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 3 kg in poly drum |
Physical form: | Thermoplastic amorphous polymer. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |