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Representative image of SAN; the actual colour and pellet shape vary by supplier.
General-Purpose Plastics

SAN

Styrene acrylonitrile

SAN is polystyrene toughened with acrylonitrile: stiffer, more chemical- and scratch-resistant, equally transparent. Without a rubber phase its impact strength is lower than ABS. It is used in kitchenware, cosmetic packaging, refrigerator shelves and lighter bodies.

1,08 g/cm³
Density
100–105 °C
Vicat softening
70–75 MPa
Tensile strength
85–90 °C
HDT (1.8 MPa)

Values are typical ranges for the material family; binding values are in the TDS sent with the quotation.

  • Transparent
  • Chemical resistance

Price and lead time are given in the quotation according to quantity and delivery terms; there is no list price on the site.

Overview

SAN is the standard grade of the SAN family in the general-purpose plastics group. It is used in applications such as transparent kitchen and bathroom accessories, refrigerator shelves and drawers, cosmetic caps and containers. The grade with the right flow for injection, extrusion or another process is specified in the quotation together with your quantity and colour; TDS and SDS are sent with the quotation.

Typical properties

PropertyTypical value
Density1,08 g/cm³
Vicat softening100–105 °C
Tensile strength70–75 MPa
HDT (1.8 MPa)85–90 °C

Tensile strength is measured to ISO 527, melt flow rate to ISO 1133, heat deflection temperature to ISO 75 (1.8 MPa); flammability class per UL94. Depending on supplier and grade, values can fall outside this range.

Applications

  • Transparent kitchen and bathroom accessories
  • Refrigerator shelves and drawers
  • Cosmetic caps and containers
  • Pen bodies and stationery

Documents

The supplier's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for SAN are sent by e-mail with the quoted grade; because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers we do not publish a single file on the site. To see the sheet in advance, request it with the link below.

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