FLAME RETARDANT

POLYSTYRENE(FR-HIPS)

Performance Product Range

SP553
Characteristics:
Ignition Resistant UL94 "V2 rated
High Flow Properties
Good Balance of
Toughness and Rigidity
Available in dark color
Incorporating DBDPO
Material Status
Agency Ratings

Processing:

Applications:

Molding

TV Cabinets,VCR cabinets

Gas Assist Molding

Electrical boxes, electrical

appliance parts

:
:

PROPERTY

Commercially Active
UL File E185934
ASTM
TEST
METHOD

TEST
CONDITION

VALUE

UNIT

D1238

200 C / 5kg

10

gm / 10 min

Rheological
Melt Flow Index
Thermal
Vicat Softening Point
HDT (Unannealed)
Ball pressure temp.
Mechanical
Tensile Strength
Elongation
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact (Notched)
Electrical
CTI
Dielectric Constant, 1MHz
Dissipation Factor, 1MHz
Surface Resistivity
Volume Resistivity

D1525
D648
IEC335-1

120 C/hr, 1kg

1.86 MPa
-

C
C
C

101
81
82

D638
D638
D790
D790
D256

50 mm/min
50 mm/min
3.2 mm
3.2 mm
3.2 mm

IEC112
IEC250
IEC250
IEC93
IEC93

2.6
4 x 10-4
>10 14
16
>10

IEC695-2-1
UL 94

1.6 mm
@ 1.6 mm

850
V2

MPa
%
MPa
MPa
J/m

25
40
40
1900
100

V
W
W.cm

Flammability
Glow Wire Temperature
Flammability

C
-

1.12
Processing conditions
Maximum Melt Temperature
Pre-drying Temperature
Mold Temperature

2hr
-

250
60-80
40-60

C
C
C

Data presented in this catalogue are typical values of properties and are intended to serve as guide only. SPL reserves the right to
review the content of this catalogue and revise.
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Certified ISO 9001 : 2000 by

REGISTERED
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OHSAS 18001:1999

02-2006, SPL/CSS/QI/003

Test Method & Standard Properties

Handling Precautions

Data presented in this catalogue are typical values of

While the handling of Supreme polystyrene pellets

properties for natural materials and intended to serve

generally does not present unusual problems, a dust

as a guide only. All tests are carried out at 23C

can be formed under some circumstances . If

unless otherwise stated. Testing of all mechanical

workers are exposed to this dust , they should be

properties is done with an injection molded specimen

protected from dust inhalation by use of approved

of 3.2 mm. In actual applications, properties can be

dust respirators. Contact with the skin and eyes

affected to a considerable extent by the mould / die

should be prevented

design, the processing conditions and the colour.

equipment and/or clothing.

Environmental

SPL recommends storing of polystyrene in cool & dry

Supreme polystyrene resins can be recycled ,

place in a shade away from sunlight and heat. The

incinerated or disposed off in landfill without

packing used is not UV stabilised and hence should

detriment to the environment. Adequate ventilation

not be exposed to sunlight.

should be used during processing. Where recycling

Exclusion of Liability

of Supreme Polystyrene is not possible, disposal to

The information contained herein is provided for

landfill or incineration in accordance with all

general reference purposes only. By providing the

applicable government laws and regulations is

information contained herein, Supreme Petrochem

by use of protective

recommended. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Ltd makes no guaranty or warranty, and does not

for Supreme Polystyrene resins are available from

assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or

Supreme Petrochem Ltd MSD sheets are provided

completeness of such information or the product

to help customers in their own handling, safety and

results in any specific instance and hereby expressly

disposal needs and those that may be required for

disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability

applicable health and safety regulations e.g. OHSAS

or fitness for a particular purpose

ISO14000.

warranties or representations whatsoever, expressed

Supreme flame retardant

polystyrene grades

or any other

or implied . Nothing contained herein shall be

contains additives which may release hazardous or

construed as a licence to use the products of

toxic vapors through lengthy or excessive exposure to

Supreme Petrochem Ltd in any manner that would

high heat. Kindly, refer to recommended processing

infringe any patent.

temperatures and use suitable personal protective

equipments.

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