High-Quality HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) Supplier in India

HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE (HIPS)

Polystyrene (PS) is another common thermoplastic polymer, and it comes in two main forms: solid (general-purpose polystyrene) and foam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS). Here’s a detailed overview:

Key Properties

• Transparency: General-purpose polystyrene is often clear, making it useful for applications where visibility of contents is important, like in packaging and some consumer products.
• Brittleness: Polystyrene can be quite brittle, especially when it’s in its solid form. This brittleness can be a limitation in applications requiring impact resistance.
• Low Density: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is lightweight and has excellent insulation properties due to the air trapped within its foam structure.
• Chemical Resistance: Polystyrene is resistant to some chemicals, but it can be affected by solvents and certain oils.
• Ease of Processing: It is easy to mold and shape, which makes it versatile for manufacturing.