HIPS High Impact Polystyrene
Main Properties
- Excellent thermoforming characteristics
- Good impact strength
- Food safe
- Good rigidity and low temperature toughness
- Excellent printability.
Applications
- Signs
- Packaging
- Cutlery trays, take away food containers, margarine tubs, cups and lids
- Point of sale displays
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Thickness |
Sheet size |
Sheet size |
Sheet size |
Sheet size |
Sheet size |
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1370x760 |
1370x760 |
2440x1220 |
2440x1220 |
1370x760 |
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White |
Black |
White |
Black |
Satin white |
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0.25 |
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x |
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0.38 |
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x |
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0.5 |
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x |
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x |
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0.75 |
x |
x |
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1.0 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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1.5 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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2.0 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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3.0 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ASTM Test
Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 1.07 D 792
Specific Volume (in3/lb)
Water Absorption , 24hr, 1/8-in thk (%)
MECHANICAL
Impact Strength, Izod
notched 1/8 in (3.2 mm) section 1.8 ft-lb/in D 256
Tensile Strength (psi) 2,500 D 638
Flexural Strength (MPa) 36 D 638
Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2,200 D 790
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