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.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
| Physical Appearance | : | White free flowing fine powder. |
| Particle Size | : | All material passing through BSS 120 Mesh. |
| Softening Point | : | >170°C |
| Volatiles | : | 2% Max |
| Ash Content | : | 0.05% Max |
| Bulk Density | : | 0.55 to 0.7 g/cc |
| Chemical Resistance | : | 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.
