High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is produced by incorporating butadiene rubber into polystyrene to improve its toughness and impact, however this causes the material to become opaque. HIPS offers many similar properties as GPPS, but with higher impact performance and improved resistance to environmental stress cracking. HIPS offers good processability by injection molding, extrusion and thermoforming and is used in applications such as toys, small handheld appliances, appliance parts, vacuum cleaners, packaging containers, and furniture parts.
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Polymer Characteristics
- Translucent White in color
- Impact Resistant
- Underwriters Laboratory 94HB
- FDA Compliant
- Good Gloss
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Recyclable
- East to Process Easy to Pain & Bond Good Dimensional stability
Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Extrusion
- Blow Molding
- Thermoforming
Typical Applications
- Medical Devices
- Packaging
- Toys
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