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  2. Polystyrene - Wikipedia

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    Some benefits to OPS are that it is less expensive to produce than other clear plastics such as polypropylene (PP), (PET), and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and it is less hazy than HIPS or PP. The main disadvantage of OPS is that it is brittle, and will crack or tear easily.

  3. High Impact Polystyrene Properties - Curbell Plastics

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    High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a low cost, tough plastic that is easy to thermoform and fabricate. HIPS plastic material is often used for countertop point of purchase displays and indoor signs where ease of fabrication is essential.

  4. High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) - Polymershapes

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    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.

  5. Polystyrene: What’s the Difference Between HIPS and GPPS? - Amco...

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    High-impact polystyrene is a polystyrene resin that’s used in lower heat applications. As its name suggests, HIPS has high impact strength and good dimensional stability. HIPS is easy to thermoform and can be printed using Digital, Screen, Flexo and Litho inks.

  6. 6.6.3.2 General Purpose And High Impact Polystyrene

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    Such modified polystyrene is called high-impact, or rubber-modified, polystyrene. The styrene content of high-impact polystyrene varies from about 88 to 97 percent. Where a blowing (or expanding) agent is added to the polystyrene, the product is referred to as an expandable polystyrene.

  7. Exploring High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS): Properties, Production,...

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    High Impact Polystyrene, commonly known as HIPS, is a thermoplastic material made from styrene-butadiene copolymers. It comprises a two-phase system consisting of a rubbery phase and a continuous polystyrene phase, which has evolved into a significant polymer commodity worldwide.

  8. High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)? Answer : HIPS is a type of thermoplastic material that is derived from the polymerization of styrene monomers. It is a rigid and impact-resistant plastic that is commonly used in the manufacturing of consumer goods and packaging materials.

  9. Polystyrene - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

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    One of the most important plastics is high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). This is a polystyrene matrix that is imbedded with an impact modifier, which is basically a rubber-like polymer such as polybutadiene.

  10. High Impact Polystyrene Properties and Uses - Polymershapes

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    As one of the most produced polymers worldwide, High Impact Polystyrene is glasslike in texture and used for all sorts of materials including yogurt containers, plastic cutlery, salad bowls, refrigerator lining, medical industry trays, and electrical insulation.

  11. HIPS provide single and multilayer sheet structures. They are engineered from the toughest polystyrene resins to add a superior balance of enhanced properties for color control, higher gloss, UV protection, appearance, stifness, deep-draw formability, and high impact strength.