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HIPS
High impact polystyrene provides impact resistant solutions for a variety of applications, including printed graphics, refrigerator interiors, and bath ware. These sheets offer a good combination of dimensional strength, impact resistance and heat resistance. It is also non-toxic, odourless, and easy to produce and machine.
High impact polystyrene is a more durable plastic and these features make it a popular choice.
Property HIPS | Units | Test Method ISO | Value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Density | g/cm³ | 1183 | 1.06 | |
Yield stress | mPa | 527-2/1B/20 | 28 | |
Tensile strain at break | % | 527 | 25 | |
Izod notched impact strength | 23 °C | kJ/ m² | 180 | 10 |
Izod notched impact strength | -30 °C | kJ/ m² | 180 | 6 |
Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 1.80mPa | °C | 75-2Ae | 81 |
Vicat softening temperature | 50H/50 °C | °C | 306/B50 | 92 |
Flammability | UL94 HB |
All above apply to thermoplastics immediately after extrusion, with no aging effect.
Features
- Economic
- Durability, rigidity
- Design versatility
- High impact strength
- Easy to print and paint on
- Exceptional thermoforming characteristics
- Easy to glue and machine
- Thermal stability
- Scratch-resistant surface
- Impermeability
- It has exceptional electrical properties
- High tensile strength
- Material compatible with food contact
- Resistant to most mineral oils, organic acids, alkalines, salts and alcohols.
Application
- Signs
- Graphicarts
- I.D. Cards, name Tags and credit card
- Dials/Decals
- Decoration in stores and merchandising elements
- Medical and consumer packaging
- Food Trays & Containers
- Model Making
- Dairy Containers
- Industrial Packaging
- Lids
- Plates
- Trays and cultivation table
- Interior cabinet partitions
- Refrigerator interiors furniture
- Car parts



Industries
- Medical packaging industries
- Food industries
- Point-of-purchase displays/ Store Fixture
- Printed advertising graphics
- Manufacturing
- Exhibit/ Trade Show
Colors
Basic colors are available.
Custom colors available upon request; minimum quantity apply.
white
black
natural
Textures
Different textures to choose from:
sand
leather
deep haircell
smooth