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About Plastic
Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.
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.


























