MATERIAL DATASHEET

TOTAL Polystyrene 1441

Easy Flow Polystyrene

Polystyrene Crystal 1441 is an easy flow Polystyrene for injection molding application.
It offers low viscosity at high shear rate, that allows an easy injectability, and a high softening point.

Applications:
- Cutlery
- Household
- Toy

Test Method S.I. Metric English

Properties
ISO ASTM Value Units Value Units Value Units

RHEOLOGICAL

Melt Flow Index (200 °C - 5 kg) 1133 D-1238 0.008 kg/ 10 min 8.00 g/ 10 min 1.76E-02 lb/ 10 min

Spiral Flow (220 °C) - D-3123 0.55 m 55 cm 21.65 in

THERMAL

Vicat Softening Point 10N (T increase = 50 °C/h) 306 D-1525 370 K 97 °C 207 °F

Heat Distortion Temperature 75 D-648 353 K 80 °C 176 °F

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (10-5) - D-696 8.90E-03 m/K 8.90 mm/°C 1.95E-01 in/°F

MECHANICAL

Unnotched Izod Impact Strength 180 D-256 7.00 kJ/m2 6.50 kg-cm/cm 1.19 ft-lb/in
2
Tensile Strength at Yield 527 D-638 45 MPa 450 kg/cm 6528 psi

Elongation at Break 527 D-638 2 % 2 % 2 %

Flexural Modulus 178 D-790 3050 MPa 30500 kg/cm2 442487 psi

Rockwell Hardness 2039 D-785 L-70 - L-70 - L-70 -

ELECTRICAL

Dielectric Strength - D-149 152000 kV/m 152 kV/mm 3861 kV/in

-1 -1
Surface resistivity IEC 93 - >10e+13 Ohms >10e+13 Ohms >10e+13 Ohms -1

MISCELLANEOUS

Density - D-792 1040 kg/m3 1.04 g/cm3 64.91 lb/ft3

Mold Shrinkage - D-955 0.4 - 0.7 % 0.4 - 0.7 % 0.4 - 0.7 %

Water absorption 62 D-570 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 %

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RECOMMENDED INJECTION MOLDING PARAMETERS
Barrel Temperature Value Units

Zone 1 150 - 180 °C

Zone 2 180 - 210 °C

Zone 3 210 - 230 °C

Zone 4 210 - 250 °C

Nozzle 210 - 250 °C

General Information :

Standard Properties: All tests are carried out at 23 °C unless otherwise stated. Mechanical properties are measured on injection moulded test specimens.
Bulk Density: Bulk Density of all Natural grades is approximately 0.6 g/cm3.
TOTAL Polystyrene 1441 should be kept in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

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TOTAL REFINING & CHEMICALS offers a precautions should be observed in the handling and However, Polystyrene offers many possibilities for
comprehensive range of TOTAL POLYSTYRENE fabrication of plastic materials. post consumer recycling such as: (1) Energy
(PS) specially formulated to suit different needs. recycling using heat recovery systems for urban
This extensive line includes impact polymers, either Noise is a common problem in the molding and and industrial heating systems, (2) Material
natural or with additives, with equally wide-ranging compounding process. If possible, no worker should be recycling. Polystyrene should be recycled
properties to fulfill all customer expectations in exposed to excessive noise (Leq8hours 85dBA). Proper whenever possible. Because of their high energy
terms of fire resistance, appearance, cost and hearing protectors should be provided for workers, content, plastics can help the entire waste mix burn
processing. Its tremendous ease of processing and coupled with regular audiometric examinations. hotter and more completely in a waste-to-energy
its low cost make it one of the most commonly used incinerator.
polymers in the food packaging, audio/video, Air borne dusts often result from sawing, filing, and
household appliances and construction industries. sanding of plastic parts in post-moulding operations.
These may cause irritation to eyes and the upper Care for the Environment
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providing information to assist our customers in which may contain irritating decomposition products. waterways nor land.
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