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General Description:
Polystyrene (PS) is considered a commodity resin. This type of material would be used in disposable applications such as medical purposes or packaging. The PS material is a rigid and clear material with limited chemical reistance. PS raw material comes in standard grade. FDA grades are available. The natural color of the raw material is clear; colorant can be added to the raw material to meed the customer’s needs. These materials, in their natural state, are approximately the same weight as water. The ball blanks can be manufactured by injection molding or CNC lathe operation.
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Approximate Values (PP)
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Chemical Resistance
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Specific Gravity
(grams/cc)
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Hardness
(Rockwell)
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FDA Grade
Available
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Maximum Operating
Temperature
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Limited chemical resistance
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1.03
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N/A
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Yes
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140 Degrees Farenheit
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