HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), also known as PS (Polystyrene), is an amorphous thermoplastic material, used in lower heat applications. It is categorized as a standard material, and offers ease of processing, high impact strength, and stiffness.
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High impact strength
Can be printed using Digital, Screen, Flexo, and Litho inks
Fabricates well – can be guillotine cut, die-cut, punched and formed
Easy to Thermoform
Good dimensional stability
Fully recyclable with minimal loss of properties
FDA approved with 100% virgin resin
Dimensions: 48” x 96” up to 50” x 99”, custom up to 114″ wide
Thickness: 0.020” up to 0.250”
Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ 73°F | 2,480 – 4,520 psi | D638 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | 193,000 – 381,000 psi | D790 |
| Izod impact (notched) | 1.2 – 2.8 ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 |
| Heat deflection temp. @ 264 psi | 160° – 189° F (71° – 87° C) | D648 |
| Water absorption – 24 hours – 1/8″ thick | 0.036 – 0.11% | D570 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | 5.0E-5 to 5.1E-5 (in/in/°F | D696 |
*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
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