High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

HIPS stands out with its excellent impact resistance, hygienic structure, high heat retention capacity, visual aesthetics, and resistance to hot water. PS is used in the production of yogurt cups, jewelry boxes, food trays, carrying boxes, toys, food storage containers, and clothing hangers. PS foams, on the other hand, are commonly preferred for sound and thermal insulation, packaging, and various other applications.

HIPS7240 HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE

Properties Test Method Unit Typical Value*
MFI (200°C/5kg) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 4.5
Styrene Residual Monomer CLGLABPSG004 (ATOFINA Test Method) ppm <500
Vicat Softening Point ASTM D 1525 °C Min. 94
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785 R Scale
Tensile Strength @ Yield ASTM D 638 MPa 21
Tensile Strength @ Break ASTM D 638 MPa 20
Elongation @ Break ASTM D 638 % 55
Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790 MPa 1750
Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 MPa 1800
Izod Impact Strength ISO 180/1A kJ/m² Min. 8.5
Water Absorption ASTM D 570 % <0.1

*Typical Values: not to be construed as specification

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