Primex Prime DIGI-HIPS™
Prime Impax 250 is a formulated High Impact Polystyrene that provides quality toughness stiffness and impact strength. Prime Impax 250 is designed to meet a wide variety of product applications and is one of the most versatile inexpensive materials we supply. It is our standard thermoforming grade of High Impact Polystyrene. Prime Impax 250 Impact Strength High Avg. Low Temperature Impact Strength Tensile Strength Flexural Modulus Heat Deflection Temperature Property Test Method Value Unit Specific Gravity D-792 1.04 gcc Melt Flow200C5g D-1238 2.5 g10min Tensile Yield D-638 2900 psi Flexural Modulus D-790 275000 psi Elongation Failure D-638 70 Hardness Rockwell D-785 75 M-Scale Notched Izod 73F D-256 2.1 ft-lbin HDT 264 psi D-648 183 F Vicat Softening Point D-1525 210 F Applications Prime Impax 250 is FDA compliant and USP Class VI compliant. With its ease of processing it provides trays with the rigidity and parallelism need for good sealing. It is able to withstand Gamma Radiation and ETO sterilization. Finishing Prime Impax 250 can be fabricated by drilling routing sawing die cut andor laser cutting. Mechanical fasteners may be used as well laaser cutting. We provide Prime Impax 250 in sheet or roll stock and are capable of holding extremely tight tolerances by either square cutting or slitting. Complies with UL 94 HB at thickness .060 in. Complies with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1640 Complies wUSP Class VI can be sterilized by Gamma Radiation or ETO Processing Since it is an amorphous thermoplastic material it is relatively easy to process in extrusion and thermoforming. The mold shrink is .003 - .006 in.in. It can be formed on aluminum ceramic fiberglass epoxy and even wood tools. Colors Textures and Capabilities Prime Impax 250 is available in natural and white. It is offered in thicknesses of .008 -.125 and widths of up to 53.with a MM surface. Please contact your Piedmont Plastics representative for more information on finishing fabricating or the t
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