HIPS

HIPS  High Impact Polystyrene

A copolymer of styrene and butadiene known for its good dimensional stability, impact strength, rigidity, and especially for its ease of processing. Amorphous material.

HIPS is specified for applications requiring more toughness than GPPS can provide.

Application: Consumer durables, toys, electronics, housewares, flower pots and growing trays and medical applications.

Physical properties

* Tensile Strength 2.20 - 2.70 N/mm²
* Notched Impact Strength 10.0 - 20.0 Kj/m²
* Thermal Coefficient of expansion 80 x 10-6
* Max Cont Use Temp 60 - 80 oC
* Density 1.03 - 1.06 g/cm