SECCO 123P Hot Sale GPPS Resin
SECCO 123P is a grade of General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS), also known as crystal polystyrene.
Physical Properties
- Density: As per ISO 1183, the material’s density is 1040 kg/m³, representing its mass per unit volume in standard metric units.
- Shrinkage: Tested via GB/T 17037, shrinkage ranges from 0.3–0.4%, indicating minor dimensional change during processing or cooling.
- Water Absorption: Under ISO 62, water absorption is 0.1%, showing low moisture uptake suitable for applications requiring resistance to humidity.
- Melt Index (200°C, 5 kg): GB/T 3682 specifies a melt index of 8 g/10min, reflecting the material’s flowability when heated to 200°C under a 5 kg load.
Polymer Properties:
- Base Material: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)
- Modification Features:
- General – purpose grade suitable for a wide array of applications.
- Transparency for clear visibility in products.
- High gloss for an appealing surface finish.
- High flow enabling efficient processing during manufacturing.
- High light transmission for optical – related uses.
- Good mould release for easy ejection from molds.
Applications:
SECCO 123P’s combination of clarity, rigidity, and easy processing makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, especially in consumer goods and packaging.
- Packaging:
- Its high transparency is perfect for creating CD cases, cassette cases, and other protective and display packaging.
- It is also used for producing food containers and disposable tableware, such as one-way drinking cups and compotes, due to its compliance with national hygienic standards and FDA regulations.
- Consumer Goods: The material is a staple for daily necessities, stationery, and various household items. Its clear and glossy finish is well-suited for decorative items and beads.
- Toys and Lighting: Its transparency and ability to be molded into complex shapes make it a popular choice for toys, lamps, and other lighting fixtures.
- Medical and Laboratory: The material’s low toxicity and ability to be molded with high precision make it suitable for a number of medical and lab-related applications, including medical vessels and petri dishes.
- Co-extruded Sheets: It is frequently used as a gloss top layer in co-extrusion with High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) sheets.