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GENERAL PURPOSE POLYSTYRENE (GPPS)

GENERAL PURPOSE POLYSTYRENE (GPPS)

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.
Applications:
  • Packaging: Both forms are used extensively in packaging. Solid polystyrene is used for items like CD cases, disposable cutlery, and food containers, while EPS is used for insulation panels and protective packaging materials.
  • Consumer Goods: Polystyrene is used in a range of consumer products, including toys, kitchenware, and disposable cups and plates.
  • Construction: Expanded polystyrene is used in building materials for insulation and as a lightweight fill in construction applications.
  • Medical: Solid polystyrene is used for laboratory ware, including petri dishes and test tubes.
  • Electronics: Used for various electronic components and enclosures due to its ease of shaping and insulating properties.

AVAILABLE GRADES WITH SPECIFICATIONS

POLYMER MFI DENSITY APPLICATION
GENERAL PURPOSE POLYSTYRENE PS160 3.3@5KG 1.05 FOR FOAM EXTRUSION
GENERAL PURPOSE POLYSTYRENE PS 125 9@5KG 1.05 packaging items, namely jewelry and gift boxes; medical supplies such as Petri dishes
GENERAL PURPOSE POLYSTYRENE PS 100 14@5KG 1.05 "plastic boxes and typical applications include cutlery, tumblers, office stationery items, jewelry boxes, medical supplies"

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