Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. produces several specialty polystyrene products for specific customer applications. The 960E and 975E materials are environmental stress crack resistant (ESCR) materials used to make containers which are resistant to attacks from fats and oils. Typical applications for 960E and 975E include containers for salad dressings, gravies and dairy applications.
| Specialty Grades of Polystyrene |
| Product |
Resin Type |
MFI , 200/5.0, g/10mn |
Vicat Softening Point, °F |
Notched Izod @ 73°F
in ft-lb/in |
Flexural Strength, psi |
|
960E
|
Specialty |
3.8
|
209
|
2.90
|
5,000
|
|
975E
|
Specialty |
2.8
|
208
|
2.30
|
5,800
|
|
