API PS 545

Category: PS (HIPS) , High Impact Polystyrene
Manufacturer: American Polymers, Inc.
Trademark: API PS
Fillers: -
Ports: Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
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API 545 is a high impact, high heat resistant grade of impact modified polystyrene. This material features fast set-up as well as easy colorability.

Application: API 545 is suggested for heavy parts with large cross section requiring high impact resistance. Housings, tote bins, and shoe heels are some examples.
General Information
Features
  • Good Colorability
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Impact Resistance
Uses
  • Containers
  • Footwear
  • Housings
  • Tool/Tote Box
Forms
  • Pellets
Processing Method
  • Injection Molding
PhysicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Specific Gravity 1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg)5.5g/10 minASTM D1238
HardnessNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Rockwell Hardness (L-Scale)47ASTM D785
MechanicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Tensile Modulus 1930MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Break)27.6MPaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)58%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 2100MPaASTM D790
ImpactNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Notched Izod Impact (3.18 mm, Injection Molded)100J/mASTM D256
ThermalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa, Annealed)87.8°CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature 98.9°CASTM D1525
InjectionNominal ValueUnit
Drying Temperature 71.1 to 82.2°C
Drying Time 2.0hr
Suggested Max Regrind 30%
Rear Temperature 177 to 232°C
Front Temperature 191 to 274°C
Mold Temperature -6.67 to 71.1°C
Injection Pressure 34.5 to 276MPa
Back Pressure 0.0689 to 3.45MPa
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