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Polymer Name: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Thermoforming

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Processing Method

Extrusion

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Ductile
  • Good Rigidity
  • Good Toughness

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Uses
  • Food Packing
  • Electrical/Electronics Applications
  • Packaging
  • Sheet
  • Thermoforming Applications

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus2260MpaASTM D790
Tensile Elongation (at Break)45%ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Yield)31.4MpaASTM D638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (at 200°C, 5.0 kg)3g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow0.40 - 0.70%ASTM D955
Spiral Flow (at Melt Temperature 220°C)44cmASTM D3123
Water Absorption (Equilibrium)0.07%ASTM D570
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 1.8 MPa, Unannealed)80°CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature100°CASTM D1525
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength150kV/mmASTM D149
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Notched Izod Impact100J/mASTM D256
Hardness
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness99R-ScaleASTM D785

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Availability
  • Africa and Middle East
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific