Kumho PS HI 425E

Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. - High Impact Polystyrene Wednesday, March 6, 2024

General Information
Product Description
Features: High strength extrusion
Applications: Disposable cups, Food packing sheet, Wrapping films, Trays, Washing machines
General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
Availability • Asia Pacific • Europe • North America
Features • High Strength
• Appliances • Food Packaging
Uses • Cups • Packaging • Trays
• Film • Sheet
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
UL File Number • E65424
Processing Method • Extrusion • Injection Molding

ASTM & ISO Properties 1

Physical Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Density / Specific Gravity 1.03 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg) 4.5 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow 0.30 to 0.60 % ASTM D955
Water Absorption (Equilibrium) 0.030 % ASTM D570
Mechanical Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield) 27.4 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield) 55 % ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 1710 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield) 34.3 MPa ASTM D790
Impact Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (3.20 mm) 94 J/m ASTM D256
Hardness Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (L-Scale) 65 ASTM D785
Thermal Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, Unannealed 80.0 °C
Vicat Softening Temperature 98.0 °C ASTM D1525 2
Flammability Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Flame Rating (1.6 mm) HB UL 94

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Kumho PS HI 425E
Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. - High Impact Polystyrene
Processing Information
Injection Nominal Value Unit
Drying Temperature 60 to 70 °C
Drying Time 1.0 to 3.0 hr
Hopper Temperature 45 °C
Rear Temperature 170 to 190 °C
Middle Temperature 180 to 200 °C
Front Temperature 190 to 210 °C
Nozzle Temperature 190 to 220 °C
Mold Temperature 40 to 60 °C
Extrusion Nominal Value Unit
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp. 170 to 190 °C
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp. 180 to 200 °C
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp. 180 to 210 °C
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp. 190 to 220 °C
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp. 200 to 220 °C
Adapter Temperature 200 °C
Die Temperature 190 to 210 °C
Extrusion Notes
Extrusion Screen Changer: 190 to 210 °C

Notes
1 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2 Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 1 (10 N)

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