Chevron Phillips MC3500 General Purpose Crystal Polystyrene

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Chevron Phillips MC3500 General Purpose Crystal Polystyrene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS)
Material Notes:	Description Chevron polystyrene resin MC3500 is a general purpose, injection molding thermoplastic compound combining moldability with fast set-up and excellent mold release. It has a low bulk factor and good electrical, mechanical and optical properties. Chevron MC3500 crystal complies with Food Additive Regulation 21CFR177.1640 for polystyrene, which states that such materials may be safely used in contact with foods. Applications Chevron MC3500 is widely used for injection molding of toys, thin- and heavy-walled containers, appliance parts, housewares and medical applications.Information provided by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. The Chevron Phillips polystyrene product line was transferred to Americas Styrenics in 2008.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.04 g/cc	0.0376 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	9.0 g/10 min	9.0 g/10 min	Condition G; ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	49.6 MPa	7200 psi	at 2.0 in/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	49.6 MPa	7200 psi	at 2.0 in/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	3.0 %	3.0 %	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	3.10 GPa	450 ksi	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength	68.9 MPa	10000 psi	ASTM D790B
Flexural Modulus	3.17 GPa	460 ksi	ASTM D790B
Izod Impact, Notched	0.133 J/cm	0.250 ft-lb/in	1/4 in.; ASTM D256
	0.187 J/cm	0.350 ft-lb/in	1/8 in.; ASTM D256

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	85.6 °C	186 °F	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	102 °C	215 °F	ASTM D1525

Compliance Properties	Metric	English	Comments
FDA	Yes	Yes

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