GPPS 1540 – Extrusion & Injection Grade

GPPS 1540 is an easy-flowing crystal polystyrene for extrusion and injection moulding.

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SKU: RP-GPPS-1540 Category:

GPPS 1540 is an easy-flowing crystal polystyrene for extrusion and injection moulding. It improves extruder output and thermoforming cycle time when blended with high-impact polystyrene and is particularly suitable for glossy-layer co-extrusion. Food-contact grade.

GPPS 1540 Technical Data

Property Test Method Unit Typical Value
Physical
Melt Flow Index (200 °C / 5 kg) ASTM D1238 g/10 min 11
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.04
Residual Styrene Monomer GC method ppm < 500
Mould Shrinkage ASTM D955 % 0.4 – 0.7
Mechanical
Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D638 MPa 42
Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 2
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 MPa 3100
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785 L scale 70
Thermal
Vicat Softening Point (1 kg, 50 °C/h) ASTM D1525 °C 91

Typical values, not to be construed as specification limits. Download the GPPS 1540 technical data sheet (PDF).

Key Features

  • Easy flowing
  • Crystal clear & glossy
  • Faster thermoforming cycles
  • Food-contact grade

Applications

Typical applications of GPPS 1540:

GPPS 1540 for Food Packaging & Cups
Food Packaging & Cups
GPPS 1540 for Petri Dishes & Lab Ware
Petri Dishes & Lab Ware
GPPS 1540 for Refrigerator Crisper Boxes
Refrigerator Crisper Boxes
GPPS 1540 for Office & Pen Barrels
Office & Pen Barrels

Processing Guide

  • Process: Extrusion & injection
  • Melt temperature: 180 – 240 °C
  • Pre-drying: 70 °C, 2 – 4 h
  • Shrinkage: 0.4 – 0.7 %

Packaging & Supply

  • 25 kg PE / woven bags; palletised or jumbo bags on request
  • 20′ / 40′ container loading
  • Delivery ex-factory or at border, 100% pre-shipment inspection and full export documentation

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