SAN Granules

Density	03 - 1.06 g/cm^3
Glass Transition Temperature	88 - 92°C
Gamma Radiation Resistance	Poor
UV Light Resistance	Poor
Max Continuous Service Temperature	60 - 80°C
Min Continuous Service Temperature	- 40 - -20°C
Sterlization Resistance (Repeated)	Poor
Thermal Insulation(Thermal Conductivity)	0.11 - 0.14 W / m.K

Extrusion

• Grades with a high viscosity are suitable for extrusion.
• A melt temperature of 180 - 220°C is generally used
  

Strengths

• Tougher than PS crystal
• Low Cost
• Good dimensional stability
• Good processability
• Good electrical properties, low dielectric loss
• Excellent resistance to gamma radiation
• FDA compliant
  

Limitations

• Reduced transparency compared to PS crystal
• Reduced electrical properties compared to PS crystal
• Poor chemical resistance, especially to organic solvents
• Susceptible to UV degradation
• highly flammable and toxic smoke
  

Applications Key Performances

Packing

Food packing(dairy packaging, meat trays, egg cartons, fruit and vegetable trays)

• Low Cost
• Ease of process and decoration
• Food contact approvals
• Possibility to be produced by lots
• Recyclability of the material
• High stiffness
  

Consumer packing (cassettes and CD shell and covers, jawel box...)

• Low Cost
• Ease of decoration
• Ease of process
• Possibility to be produced by lots
• Recyclability
  

Industrial Packaging(small foamed shapes)

• Ease of process
• Low Cost
• Recyclability
• Possibility to be produced by lots
  

Consumer Goods

Toys Cutlery

• Low Cost
• Processability
• Available in a wide range of colors
• Low density
  

Disposables(cups, forks, knives, spoons, plates...)

• Recyclable
• Processability
• FDA compliant
• Low Cost
• Ease of Process
  

Shower stalls door light Envelope frames..

• Possibility of printing and design
• Safety when broken (contrary to glass for shower stalls for instance)

Healthcare / Medical

Small medical items (petri dishes, waste canisters...)

• Low Cost
• Processability
• Transparency
• Clarity
  

Electronic / Computers

TV housings / Computer housings

• Practical impact strength
• Low cost
• Processability
• Good surface finish
  

Appliances

Freezer and refrigerator liners / Appliances housings

• Practical impact strength
• Low cost
• Processability
• Good surface finish