Product description: General purpose polystyrene GPPS 1038 is manufactured by continuous mass polymerization of styrene monomer. It is a crystal-like , its suitable for use on its own or in blends with impact poly styrene both for extrusion and injection molding. Typical application: It is recommended for manufacture of packaging applications and house hold applications and petri dishes And XPS sheets and plates
| Properties | Unit | Typical value | Test Method |
| Physical | |||
| Melt flow rate @200°C & 5 kg load | g/10min | 3.1 | D1238 |
| Mechanical properties | |||
| Tensile strenght | MPa | 55 | D638 |
| Flexural modulus | MPa | 3100 | D790 |
| Charpy impact strength(un notched) | Kj/m² | 10 | D256 |
| Thermal properties | |||
| Vicat softening point @120°C,1 kg(min) | oC | 101 | D1525 |
Note: All mechanical properties measured under standard conditions 50% RH and 23C.