Polystyrene
ALDRICH/441147 - average Mw ~350,000, average Mn ~170,000
Synonym: PS
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
MDL Number: MFCD00084450
Linear Formula: [CH2CH(C6H5)]n
Product Type: Chemical
density | 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C |
elongation | ASTM D 638 - 1.5% (at break) |
form | pellets |
impact strength | 21 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256, 23 °C, notched) |
impurities | ≤5% mineral oil |
InChI | 1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7- |
InChI key | PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA |
melt index | 2.0-4.0 g/10 min (200°C/5kg) |
mol wt | average Mn ~170,000 |
average Mw ~350,000 | |
transition temp | Tg 95 °C |
Application: | Extrusion molded foamed packaging, dinnerware, bottles and toys. Injection molded packaging containers, toys and disposable cutlery. |
Features and Benefits: | Hard, clear moderately strong polymer, biologically inert, good dimensional stability. Susceptible to exterior (UV) degradation. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Density | 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |