Filter by
Material
System of Measurement
Flexibility
Clarity
Hardness Rating
Performance
Maximum Temperature
For Use With
Hardness
Relative Friction Rating
Texture
Electrical Insulation Rating
Application
Food Industry Standard
Flexural Modulus
DFARS Specialty Metals
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
REACH
RoHS
About Plastic
More
Electrical-Insulating Polystyrene Rods

- Color: Semi-Clear Off-White
- Temperature Range: -75° to 212° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R130 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2710, Fed. Spec. L-P-516
These rods are made of a material known as Rexolite. They are electrically insulating and often used for cable connectors, electrical housings, and in microwave applications.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Dielectric Strength | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 500 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 |
Easy-to-Form Polystyrene Rods

- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -10° to 170° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,400-4,000 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R70 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640, UL 94 HB
Easy to thermoform, these rods are often molded into parts for displays and shelves.