What is High Impact Polystyrene?
2024-03-04 13:50HIPS, a form of polystyrene plastic, is combined with polybutadiene to increase its strength and versatility. In its original form, PS is a homopolymer, which results in a more brittle material. As high impact polystyrene, it is a copolymer which offers more durability and can be used in a wider set of applications.
Styrene Plastic has the following characteristics:
1.Maintains strength in high-impact applications
2.Can be painted
3.Recyclable with good property retention
4.Easily moldable
5.FDA compliant grades
6.Good dimensional stability
7.Good gloss
8.Low volatility
Additionally, polystyrene is considered a thermoplastic polymer, a classification that is determined by the material's reaction to heat. Thermoplastic polymers can be easily melted and reformed, making them easy to recycle. In contrast, thermoset polymers can only undergo the forming process once, making them more difficult to recycle.