Engineering Thermoplastics
SAN Standard — Styrene Acrylonitrile Standard
SAN is a transparent, rigid copolymer offering improved strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance over general-purpose polystyrene. It's a cost-effective option for applications demanding clarity and rigidity.
SANLustranDarex
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.07-1.09 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.3 %
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Shrinkage
- 0.3-0.6 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.8-3.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 55-70 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 3-6 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 5-10 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 95-105 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (amorphous)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-80 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-90 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.7-3.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18-22 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Poor
- Solvents
- Poor
- UV Resistance
- Poor
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 6 (PS) or 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Food containers
Housewares
Cosmetic packaging
Instrument housings
Available grades
SAN ClearSAN UV Stabilized