| 1540 is an easy flowing crystal polystyrene designed for extrusion or injection applications. In extrusion, it improves extruder output and thermoforming cycle times when mixed with a high impact polystyrene. Having high gloss, it is particularly suitable for glossy-layer co-extrusion. In injection molding, 1541 possesses low viscosity at high shear rate. It combines excellent fluidity with a higher softening point. 1540 is not externally lubricated. Application Dairy sheet, Cups, Coextrusion crystal. 1541 Extrusion: Boxes, Petri dishes, medical products, Office equipment - e.g. filing trays, Pen bodies and toys, Internal fridge parts. Information provided provided by Total Petrochemicals. Total Petrochemicals acquired former Fina and Atofina plastics product lines. This product was previously known as LACQRENE® |
