Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Silvari Group provides access to styrene acrylonitrile, a transparent thermoplastic polymer composed of styrene and acrylonitrile, combining features of its two components, and is known for its clarity, rigidity, and resistance to heat and chemicals. It is widely used across various industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, and household products.

Key Features

• Ease of processing
• Easily moldable
• High Mechanical Strength
• Improved chemical and heat resistance
• Dimensional stability and excellent surface gloss

Available Grades

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) is available in various grades, designed to meet diverse industrial and commercial requirements. Each grade offers a different level of clarity, heat resistance, and mechanical strength, making SAN a versatile choice for key manufacturing sectors.

• General Purpose (GP-SAN) – High transparency, good rigidity, and excellent processability; suitable for injection molding, extrusion, household goods, and packaging.
• High Heat-Resistant (HH-SAN) – Enhanced dimensional and thermal stability for automotive parts and electrical equipment.
• Modified Grades – Glass-filled variants for enhanced strength and technical applications.
• Optical Grade – Excellent clarity and gloss, ideal for packaging and decorative components.
• Food & Medical Grade (upon request) – Available according to EU 10/2011 regulations and ISO 10993 standards.

Detailed technical specifications and test data are available to verified customers as part of the supply process.

Applications

• Automotive – Applied in interior components, knobs, and handles due to its rigidity and gloss.
• Electronics – Suitable for housings, disclosures, and display panels as it is an electrical insulator.
• Medical Equipment – Used in non-contact components where chemical resistance due to sterilization is required, such as test tubes, petri dishes, and laboratory equipment
• Household Products – Used in containers, kitchenware, and other household appliances.
• Packaging – Used in transparent rigid packaging and display containers.

Technical Identification

• CAS Number: 9003-54-7 (Styrene-Acrilonitrile Copolymer)
• Composition: Copolymer of styrene (70%) and acrylonitrile (20%)
• Appearance: Transparent to slightly translucent solid granules in a range of colours
• Regulatory Status:
  • SAN grades supplied through Silvari Group are handled and stored in accordance with recognized international safety standards.

Silvari Group offers access to high-quality SAN polymers for industries where durability and precision are essential. Through technical expertise and coordinated logistics, Silvari Group supports reliable delivery and regulatory alignment through verified sourcing.