SYNTHOS PS HI 552M by Synthos Group is an opaque, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) grade available in the form of lens granules. Exhibits good balance of rheological, mechanical and thermal properties. Suitable for processing by extrusion and injection molding. SYNTHOS PS HI 552M is recommended for articles coming into contact with food, profiles, consumer goods and technical components that are exposed to higher mechanical stress.
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SYNTHOS PS HI 552M properties
Flammability properties
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| Flame rating (UL 94) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
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| Impact Strength, Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
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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 |
| Styrene Residual Content | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
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| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
SYNTHOS PS HI 552M Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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