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Polystyrene 845E is a high impact polystyrene resin designed for custom sheet applications like printing and thermoforming. It produces tough, ductile sheets with a rich matte finish. The resin complies with FDA requirements and holds UL recognition for various applications. It has properties like a melt flow of 3.0 g/10mn, a falling dart impact of 110 in-lbs, and a tensile strength of 3,200 psi that make it suitable for deep draw and thermoforming applications.

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PS 845E Total

Polystyrene 845E is a high impact polystyrene resin designed for custom sheet applications like printing and thermoforming. It produces tough, ductile sheets with a rich matte finish. The resin complies with FDA requirements and holds UL recognition for various applications. It has properties like a melt flow of 3.0 g/10mn, a falling dart impact of 110 in-lbs, and a tensile strength of 3,200 psi that make it suitable for deep draw and thermoforming applications.

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Polystyrene 845E

Technical Data Sheet


High Impact Polystyrene
Produced in the United States

Description
Polystyrene 845E: High impact polystyrene specially designed for the custom sheet market. The polymer produces
tough, ductile sheet with a rich matte finish.

Application:
 This low gloss resin is an excellent choice for printing and thermoforming applications.
 The impact and tensile properties are preferred in deep draw and thermoforming applications.

General Information:
 This material complies with FDA requirements as described in 21 CFR §177.1640.
 This material holds Underwriters Laboratory recognition 94HB; see UL File E55470 at www.UL.com.
 USP Class VI
 Material Safety Data Sheets are available to help customers satisfy their safety needs.

Polystyrene
Characteristics

Method Unit Typical Value

Rheological Properties
Melt Flow (200°C-5kg) D-1238 g/10mn 3.0
Mechanical Properties
Falling Dart D-3029 in-lb 110
Izod - notched D-256 ft-lbs/in 2.4
Tensile Strength D-638 psi 3,200
Tensile Modulus D-638 psi (105) 2.8
Elongation D-638 % 55
Flexural Strength D-790 psi 6,200
Flexural Modulus D-790 psi (105) 2.8
Thermal Properties
Heat Distortion - Annealed D-648 °F 199
Vicat Softening D-1525 °F 212
Other Physical Properties
Gloss D-523 60° 63
Density g/cm3 1.04
Linear Shrinkage D-955 in/in .004 - .007
Moisture % <0.1

845E 07/2014

TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA, INC.


TECHNICAL CENTER
POLYMERS AMERICAS
P.O. Box 1200
www.totalrefiningchemicals.com
Deer Park, Texas 77536
1201 Louisiana Street
Phone: 281-884-7500
1-800-344-3462
Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77002

All tests were run under laboratory conditions. ASTM (where applicable) testing procedures. The data are intended as a general guide only and do not necessarily represent results that may be obtained elsewhere. The use of TOTAL products must be
guided by the users own methods for selection of proper formulation. TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA, INC. disclaims any responsibility for misuse or miss application of its products. TOTAL MAKES NO WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY THAT GOODS SUPPLIED SHALL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TOTAL’S liability and customer’s exclusive remedy for any claims arising out of sales of its products are expressly
limited at customer option to replacement of non-performing goods or payment not to exceed the purchase price plus transportation charges thereon in respect to any material which damage is claimed.

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