Alcoa KAMA 3000 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

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Alcoa KAMA 3000 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS)
Material Notes:	Capabilities Gauge: .007” to .060” (178 to 1524µm) Width: 12” to 62” (304 to 1575mm) Core Size: 6” standard cores, 3” and 8” available Roll O.D.: 29” standard, up to 40” available Mono-layer and custom co-extrusion A/B, A/B/A, A/B/C Medical grade High gloss cap layers available Microwaveable grades available Graphic arts available Custom Colors available Silicone treating available 5 strategic manufacturing locations Properties Easily thermoformed Excellent yield Low gloss surface Offers good opacity in colors Tough, impact resistant sheet FDA compliant to CFR 21 #177.1640 Polystyrene-based material Recycled content available Kosher material Information provided by Alcoa Kama Co.
Key Words:	FDA Compliant: CFR 21 #177.1640
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.05 g/cc	1.05 g/cc
Thickness	178 - 1520 microns	7.00 - 60.0 mil
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.0050 cm/cm	0.0050 in/in	ASTM D955

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength, Yield	10.3 - 31.0 MPa	1500 - 4500 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	30 - 125 %	30 - 125 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	1.38 - 2.76 GPa	200 - 400 ksi	ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	1.07 - 2.94 J/cm	2.00 - 5.50 ft-lb/in	ASTM D265

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	73.9 °C	165 °F
Minimum Service Temperature, Air	-40.0 °C	-40.0 °F

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Processing Temperature	127 - 166 °C	260 - 330 °F	Thermoforming Temp

Compliance Properties	Metric	English	Comments
FDA	Yes	Yes

Descriptive Properties
Resistance to Acid	Good to Excellent
Resistance to Alcohols	Good to Excellent
Resistance to Alkalis	Excellent
Resistance to Fat, Grease, and Oil	Good
Resistance to Hydrocarbon Solvents	Poor
Resistance to Strong Oxidizers	Poor
Yield, in²/lb/mil	26360

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