FCFC Formosa TAIRIREX® GP5500
Plastic Granules
TAIRIREX® GP5500 GPPS Resin General Grade
With a melt flow index of 2.6 g/10min, TAIRIREX GP5500 ensures rapid production cycles while maintaining excellent clarity, rigidity, and UL 94 HB flammability certification. Ideal for applications requiring precision and durability, this Formosa GPPS GP5500 resin balances processability with reliable mechanical performance.
Associated Documents
ISO Data Sheet
ASTM Data Sheet
UL Product iQ
Processing Data
Typical property data
Physical Properties
Melt Flow Index: 2.6 g/10min (ISO 1133, 200°C × 5 kg)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 47 MPa (ISO 527, 23℃, 20 mm/min)
- Tensile Modulus: 3400 MPa (ISO 527, 23℃, 1 mm/min)
- Tensile Elongation: 3% (ISO 527, 23℃, 20 mm/min)
- Flexural Strength: 85 MPa (ISO 178, 23℃, 2 mm/min)
- Flexural Modulus: 3100 MPa (ISO 178, 23℃, 2 mm/min)
Impact Properties
- IZOD Impact Strength: 1.6 kJ/m² (ISO 180, 23℃, 4 mm, unnotched)
- Charpy Impact Strength: 9.5 kJ/m² (ISO 179, 23℃, 4 mm, unnotched)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Point: 103℃ (ISO 306, annealed 80℃ × 2 hr, 4 mm, 10 N, 50℃/h)
- Heat Deflection Temperature: 98℃ (ISO 75/A, annealed 80℃ × 2 hr, 120℃/h, 1.8 MPa, 4 mm)
Flame Characteristics
Combustibility: HB (UL-94, 1.5 ~ 1.7 mm, File No. E162823)
Features & Benefits
Superior Flow for Complex Molds
High flow rate reduces cycle times, enabling cost-effective mass production of thin-walled or intricate parts without compromising structural integrity.
Enhanced Impact Resistance
With 1.6 kJ/m² IZOD and 9.5 kJ/m² Charpy impact strength, this PS resin minimizes brittleness, ensuring durability in everyday handling and assembly processes.
Thermal Stability Under Stress
A Vicat softening point of 103°C and heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 98°C allow consistent performance in high-temperature environments, such as sterilized medical tools.
Use & Applications
Withstands autoclaving and resists stress cracking, ensuring safe storage for pharmaceuticals.
