Technical Information
STYRON™ 485
High Impact Polystyrene Resin
Overview STYRON™ 485 is an easy-flowing, high impact polystyrene, offering high impact strength coupled with good
flexibility.
Applications:
• Packaging, diluted with general purpose polystyrene
• Industrial articles
Complies with:
• Europe REGULATION (EC)10/2011
• U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1640
• Consult the regulations for complete details.
Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Density 1.04 g/cm³ 1.04 g/cm³ ISO 1183
Apparent (Bulk) Density 0.60 g/cm³ 0.60 g/cm³ ISO 60
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg) 12 g/10 min 12 g/10 min ISO 1133
Mechanical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Tensile Modulus 239000 psi 1650 MPa ISO 527-1/1
Tensile Stress ISO 527-2/5
Yield 2320 psi 16.0 MPa
Break 2320 psi 16.0 MPa
Tensile Strain ISO 527-2/5
Yield 1.5 % 1.5 %
Break 50 % 50 %
Flexural Modulus 290000 psi 2000 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Stress 7250 psi 50.0 MPa ISO 178
Impact Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength (73°F (23°C)) 3.8 ft·lb/in² 8.0 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A
Hardness Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Ball Indentation Hardness 10200 psi 70.0 MPa ISO 2039-1
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load ISO 75-2/A
264 psi (1.8 MPa), Unannealed 172 °F 78.0 °C
Vicat Softening Temperature 205 °F 96.0 °C ISO 306/A120
Flammability Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Flame Rating 1 (0.06 in (1.5 mm)) HB HB UL 94
Glow Wire Flammability Index 1 IEC 60695-2-12
0.04 in (1.0 mm) 1290 °F 700 °C
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 1200 °F 650 °C
0.12 in (3.0 mm) 1200 °F 650 °C
Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
1 This rating not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
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