Zhejiang Castchem New Material Co.

,Ltd&Castchem(Hangzhou),Inc

STMMA-FD
Co-polymer resin beads expandable for lost foam casting
Product Description
The STMMA-FD is one of the series of STMMA products, it is a kind of expandable co-polymer resin
beads developed by Castchem mainly used to replace the pure EPS used in the lost foam casting
process. The polystyrene copolymerized with less Methyl Methacrylate(approximately 9:1), this formula
co-polymer product was designed to solve the porosity defect and fold defect in castings . Meanwhile,
add the organic bromide as an additive will quickly reduce the molecular weight of polystyrene at
elevated temperatures.
Product Characteristics
Chemical components Copolymerization of 90%styrene and 10%MMA
Additives Organic Bromide,etc
Status Co-polymer resin for lost foam casting foundries(pattern raw material)
Test Method used JB/T11846-2014
Features Uniformly foaming. Rapid gasification. Solution for fold defect.
Appearance Semi-transparent pearl beads
Typical Customer Applications Aluminum alloy and grey iron castings
Typical Properties Method Value Unit
Bead size 0.2~1.2 mm
Content of volatile(pentane) JB/T11846-2014 >7% %
Content of moisture JB/T11846-2014 <0.5 %
T of decomposition JB/T11846-2014 900 ℃
Gas evolution of 900℃ JB/T11846-2014 700 ml/g
T for Casting (for gray iron) JB/T11846-2014 1480~1450 ℃
Specifications
Suitable for
Volatile Beads size
Expandable Density castings with
Product level(pentane distribution
Rate(multiples) Suggestion minimum
by wt.) peak(mm)
thickness of
STMMA-FD
≥ 7% 68-85 0.90-1.25 17-19g/L 9~12.5mm
special

STMMA-FD1#B ≥ 7% 65-83 0.80-0.90 18-20g/L 8~9mm

STMMA-FD1#S ≥ 7% 65-83 0.60-0.80 18-20g/L 6~8mm

STMMA-FD2# ≥ 7% 64-80 0.45-0.60 19-21g/L 4.5~6mm

STMMA-FD3# ≥ 7% 63-80 0.35-0.45 21-23g/L 3.5~5mm

STMMA-FD4# ≥ 7% 63-80 0.25-0.35 23-26g/L 2.5~3.5mm

Safety -

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STMMA-FD copolymer should not be exposed to ignition sources(including open flame,sparks,or
electrostatic charges) during storage,processing,shipment and application.Adequate ventilation in all
processing areas must be provided to prevent hazardous accumulations of hydrocarbon vapours.

Package&Shipping -
Packed in steel drum: N.W=125kgs/drum,G.W=144kgs/drum. Plastic liners are used to maintain product
shelf life by retaining the blowing agent. It is also can be packed in 25kg plastic inner bags, that is
according to user’s requirement.
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It must be transported according to condition of UN2211 and chemical hazard class in 9
Storage -
Shelf-life: 3 months in sealed original package.
STMMA-FD should be put in a chilled warehouse to protect the blowing agent escaping from raw beads
quickly. If you don’t have this condition,it should be stored in a clean,airtight container,put in a cool dry
place,and keep away from direct sunlight or close to alkaline substances,acid ,moisture and other
impurities.
When you open the package but not used it up for one time, please make sure to seal the package so
that protect the pentane from volatilization.

Pre-expansion -
The pre-expansion of STMMA-FD raw beads should be given saturated steam with 80-90℃ temperature
but don’t need pressure, recommended pre-expansion time is 15-30 secs. Expanded bulk density please
see to above-mentioned specifications.

Intermediate aging -
The recommended aging period for the expanded beads should be between 6-48 hours, depended on
the ambient temperature.

Molding of pattern -
See attached Molding Guide.

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Castchem markets this product through the following entities:
♦Castchem Hangzhou factory,Ltd
♦Castchem Quzhou factory,Ltd
For the contact details of Castchem,please visit www.zj-castchem.com
or www.china-castchem.com
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Before using a product sold by one of the Castchem family of companies, users should make their
own independent determination that the product is suitable for the intended use and can be used
safely and legally.SELLER MAKES ON WARRANTY;EXPRESS OR IMPLIED(INCLUDING AND
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE)OTHER THAN
AS SEPARATELY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES IN WRITING.

Release Date:Feb 27, 2019

No.10 Weiyi Road,High-Tech Industry Zone,Quzhou,Zhejiang Province,China 324002