STYRON A-TECH® 1290 by AmSty is a high impact polystyrene (HIPS) grade. Offers gloss, stiffness, flow, processing ability, cost and exhibits good impact and ESCR resistance. Provides better color consistency, the ability to down-gauge and improved wall thickness distribution. Is suitable for processing by extrusion- and thermoforming. Applications include food packaging, cups, lids, appliances, housewares, creamer and yogurt containers. Is a FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 and UL94 HB E326906 compliant grade.
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STYRON A-TECH® 1290 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 |
| 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 |
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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
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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® 1290 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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