Technical Data Sheet

GS-015

General Purpose Polystyrene

S-015 is a High Molecular Weight certified prime resin developed for use in taste & odor sensitive applications. GS-015 is designed for easy processability of extrusion-thermoforming foamed sheet and offers high melt viscosity, excellent clarity, very low residual volatiles, good cell structure formation, and high heat resistance to provide excellent performance in hot food packaging. GS-015 complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1640 and with most international regulations concerning the use of Polystyrene in contact with food. PROPERTIES Melt Flow Rate (200°C, 5.0 kg) Specific Gravity Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale) Inj. Molded Flexural Modulus1 (1% Secant) Tensile Modulus Tensile Strength @ Yield2 Notched Izod Impact (0.125 in Inj.) Tensile Elongation @ Break2 HDT Under Load (264 psi Unannealed) Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM PHYSICAL D1238 D792 D785 MECHANICAL D790 UNIT g/10 min NOMI

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