CROSS LINKED POLYSTYRENE(XLPS) |
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FEATURES:
Cross Linked Polystyrene is a co-polymer of Styrene & Di Vinyl Benzene. The Main applications of Cross Linked Polystyrene are :
- As a filler in wax used in investment casting.
- As a component in anti corrosive paints.
- As a component in marine paints.
- As a sustained release agent in pharmaceutical formulation.
- As a taste masker in pharmaceutical formulation.
- As a tablet disintegrater in pharmaceutical formulation.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
Physical Appearance |
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White free flowing fine powder. |
Particle Size |
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All material passing through BSS 120 Mesh. |
Softening Point |
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>170°C |
Volatiles |
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2% Max |
Ash Content |
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0.05% Max |
Bulk Density |
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0.55 to 0.7 g/cc |
Chemical Resistance |
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Highly inert, not affected by acids,
alkalies, aliphatic alcohols & aromatic
solvents. |
We have two separate grades of Cross Linked Polystyrene for pharmaceutical applications they are sulphonated XLPS-SH & sulphonated XLPS-SNa.
A separate write-up is available on the use of Cross Linked Polystyrene as a filler in investment casting & formulations of anti corrosive paints.