SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile)
SAN is ABS without the Butadiene. It does not have the Impact Strength of ABS, but can be crystal clear. Styrene Acrylonitrile has better general chemical resistance than polystyrene and is cheaper than acrylic. It has a good combination of rigidity, strength, toughness and transparency.
Applications: Battery cases, Dials, Knobs, Switches, Lenses, Trays, Containers, Covers, Autoclavable devices, Dental & Medical light diffusers
Brand Names: LNP Lubricomp, Thermocomp, LG, Lustran, Luran.
Tensile Strength | Flexural Modulus | Impact Strength | Max Temp. | Chemical Resistance |
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10,000-18,000 psi | 500,000-1,200,000 psi | .3-3.0 ft-lb/in notched izod | 140°-200° F | Poor to Fair |
Advantages
Heat Resistant
High Clarity
High Flow and Rigidity
Dimensionally Stable
Disadvantages
- Low impact strength
High processing temps
Flammable-smoke generation
Yellows quicker than other PS
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