AsaflexTM

Clear Styrenic Block Copolymer (SBC) Asaflex™ 840

Used as a modifier for GPPS. It has the lowest haze among all Asaflex grades and can improve impact strength while maintaining transparency. When used solely, it is also well suitable for blow molding such as plastic gardening ampoules.

Applications

Physical Form

  • Pellet

Features and Benefits

  • High transparency
  • Suitable for blow molding

Regulations

  • FDA CFR 177.1640
  • Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
  • USP Class Ⅵ

Characteristics

Property Test Method Unit Value
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 1.02
Water Absorption ISO 062 % <0.1
MFR 200°C, 5kg Load ISO 1133 g/10 min 7
Mold Shrinkage % 0.2~0.8
Tensile Strength, 50 mm/min ISO 527-1 MPa 27
Elongation, 50 mm/min ISO 527-1 % 40
Flexural Strength ISO 178 MPa 34
Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 1500
Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 HRR 20
Durometer Hardness ISO 868 HDD 68
Charpy Impact Strength*1
Unnotched
ISO 179 kJ/m2 NB*2
Charpy Impact Strength*1
V-notched
ISO 179 kJ/m2 2
Heat DistortionTemp.
Non-annealed,1.8 MPa load, 120 K/h
ISO 75-1 °C 62
Vicat Softening Point
10 N Load, 50 K/h
ISO 306 °C 81
Total Light Transmission, 2mm Thick Plate ISO 13468 88
Haze, 2mm Thick Plate ISO 14782 MPa 1.2

1Value at fracture into two or more pieces
2Non-break at 15 J

Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods for purposes of basic reference in grade selection only, and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature, and are subject to change without notice.

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