High-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
Product of the copolymerization of styrene with butadiene rubber, which adds elasticity and impact strength. Depending on the polymerization parameters and the type of rubber, the properties of polystyrene are created at the stage of synthesis.
Characteristics:
- High impact strength
- High elasticity. HIPS is a standard material for thermoforming
- Frost resistance
- Excellent colorability
- Low moisture absorption
- Low cost
Areas of use:
- Advertising
- Light engineering products (diffusers)
- Sanitary engineering
- Cases of electrical appliances
- Trade and exhibition equipment, household and industrial refrigerators
- Food packaging and disposable tableware
- Furniture