SAN Resin
SAN Resin Material Properties & Uses
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SAN Material Data Sheet
| Material | SAN Resin |
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| Chemical Name | Styrene Acrylonitrile |
| Structure | Amorphous |
| Opacity | Transparent |
| Strength | Brittle |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08 |
| Shrinkage | 0.3% to 0.7% |
| Melting Point | 239°F |
| Deflection Temperature | 183.2°F-204.8°F |
| Service Temperature | 131°F |
| San Resin Applications | Styrene Acrylonitrile resin is a copolymer plastic commonly used in place of Polystyrene due to its greater thermal resistance. SAN copolymers are produced by the polymerization reaction of styrenes and acrylonitrile. The properties are dependent on the acrylonitrile content. Commercial grades of SAN offer different acrylonitrile molecular masses. The transparency of SAN makes it one of the few plastics that can be used in clear applications. It’s glass-like clarity makes it a preferred plastic in the housewares market. SAN is commonly used in the following applications:
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| Advantages | Some of the advantages of SAN include:
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| Disadvantages | Some of the disadvantages of SAN include:
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