STYRON A-TECH® 1170 is a high impact polystyrene (HIPS) grade. Provides better color consistency, the ability to down-gauge and improved wall thickness distribution. Offers gloss, stiffness, flow, processing ability, consistent colorability, cost and exhibits good impact resistance. Is suitable for processing by extrusion molding. Applications include food packaging, cups, lids, appliances, housewares, extruded sheet and refrigeration accessories. Is a FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 and UL94 HB E326906 compliant grade.
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STYRON A-TECH® 1170 properties
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flexural Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Izod | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Izod | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Elongation | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Rupture | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Specific Gravity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| CTE, Linear | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
STYRON A-TECH® 1170 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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