High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
HIPS
HIPS is produced by adding a rubber phase to polystyrene. This modification removes clarity but very markedly increases impact strength.
About This Raw Material
HIPS is produced by adding a rubber phase to polystyrene. This modification removes clarity but very markedly increases impact strength.
Its thermoformability and good surface quality make it prominent in refrigerator liners and packaging applications. It is easy to paint and print on.
Key Properties
Typical Applications
Related Product Families in Our Portfolio
The brands and compounds we supply in this material type — click for grade lists and TDS requests.
Technical Data Sheet
The information on this page describes the general properties of the polymer type. Numerical values such as melt flow index, density and strength vary by grade and appear only in the official TDS — we do not publish estimated values.
Supply in Türkiye and Europe
From our two warehouses on the European and Anatolian sides of Istanbul we offer same-day delivery within the city, and supply Europe through our Bucharest office.
HIPS — Request a Quote
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