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High Impact polystyrene
[HIPS] is an inexpensive, lightweight plastic sheet that is
available in various colours with a gloss, matt or embossed
surface finish. High Impact Polystyrene can be fabricated and is
easily thermoformed and is typically used for handling-trays
which accommodate lightweight product. Unmodified grades have
poor UV resistance and should not be used for external
applications. HIPS offers a consistent, easily printed matte
surface for either one or two sided printing applications. This
polystyrene sheet product, is especially suitable for
Lithographic or Flexographic printing of displays, POP graphics,
signs, tags and cards. However HIPS has a poor fire performance
and this should be taken into consideration when assessing it's
suitability for display applications.
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H.I.Polystyrene
Sheet -
Material Properties
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Properties |
ISO Test Method |
Unit |
Matt Sheet
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Gloss Capping
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Density |
ISO 1183 |
G/cm³ |
1.05 |
1.05 |
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Izod Impact Strength(notched) |
ISO 180 |
J/m |
100 |
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Flexural Strength |
ISO 178 |
Mpa |
42 |
90 |
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Tensile Strength |
ISO 527 |
Mpa |
26 |
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Falling dart impact Strength (4.0mm) |
ISO 6603 -1 |
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16 |
16 |
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Vicat Softening Temperature |
ISO 306A |
°C |
95 |
92 |
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Heat Deflection Temperature |
ISO 75a |
°C |
81 |
76 |
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Flammability Rating |
UL94 |
- |
HB |
HB |
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High Impact Polystrene [HIPS] sheet |
| White Matt / Matt
1372mm x 660mm |
White Matt / Gloss
1372mm x 660mm |
| 0.25, 0.5, 0.75,
1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm, & 6.0mm |
0.25, 0.5, 0.75,
1.0mm, 1.25mm,1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm &
6.0mm |
| Black Matt / Matt
1372mm x 660mm |
Black Matt / Gloss
1372mm x 660mm |
| 0.5, 0.75, 1.0mm,
1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm |
0.5, 0.75, 1.0mm,
1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm 3.0mm, 4.0mm & 5.0mm |
| White & Black Matt /
Gloss 2500mm x 1250mm |
White only Matt /
Gloss 2000mm x 1000mm |
| 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm,
3.0mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm |
1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm &
3.0mm |
| White & Black Matt /
Gloss 1600mm x 1080mm |
White & Black Matt /
Gloss 1220mm x 915mm |
| 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm,
2.5mm & 3.0mm |
1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm,
2.5mm & 3.0mm |
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HIPS Coloured
sheet |
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Opal |
Cream |
Yellow |
Red |
Green |
Blue |
Brown |
Grey |
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colours shown are merely a guide not an
exact match to the actual sheet. |
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Orange |
Purple |
Lilac |
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| All Colours 1372mm x
660mm |
All Colours bar Brown
& Cream 1830mm x 1220mm |
| 1.5mm, 2.0mm & 3.0mm |
1.5mm & 3.0mm |
| Black "Leathergrain"
1372mm x 660mm |
Black "Pinseal"
1372mm x 660mm |
| 1.5mm & 2.5mm |
1.5mm, 2.0mm & 3.0mm |
| Conductive Black matt
/ matt 1372mm x 660mm |
Styrosun UV-stable
White matt / matt 1372mmx660mm |
| 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm &
3.0mm |
1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm &
4.0mm |
| Silver Mirror***
2000mm x 1000mm |
Brushed ***Silver &
***Gold 2440mm x 1220mm |
| 1.0mm, 1.5mm & 2.0mm |
1.0mm & 2.0mm |
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***Not suitable for
thermoforming |
Material Safety
Data Sheet for H.I.Polystyrene
Ingredients;
Pigments (non hazardous) 4% max, Additives (non hazardous) 10%
max, Graft polymer of styrene on a dienic unsaturated rubber CAS
#009003-55-8 90%
Physical Properties. Nature of material - solid, Physical
form - flat sheet. Appearance - sheet smooth or embossed.
Molecular weight - variable. Odour - characteristic. Melting
point 80°C. Insoluble in water. Specific gravity 1.05.
Percentage of volatiles by volume - negligible.
Fire and Explosion data. Auto ignition temp. - 450°C,
Flash point - 350°C. Fire and explosion hazards - Formation of
toxic fumes & styrene & butadiene monomer in trace quantities.
Health Effects Data: Effects of inhalation; fumes from
thermal decomposition and dust generated from machining may
cause temporary breathing difficulties. Effects of ingestion -
non toxic. Eye contact; Fumes or dust may cause irritation. Skin
contact; hot material may cause burns.
First Aid: First aid for inhalation; remove victim to
fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist. First Aid
for ingestion; seek medical attention if symptoms develop. First
Aid for eye contact- flush eye with water. First Aid for skin
contact- cool burns with water, seek medical attention for
removal of molten material.
Protective Clothing/ Control Measures: Respiratory
protection; Dust masks should be available. Eye protection - use
safety glasses. Thermal gloves and protective clothing should be
worn. Ventilation requirements - good local and adequate general
ventilation should be ensured.
Emergency Procedures. Spillage; lift spillage
mechanically.
Waste Disposal. Controlled waste; No. Preferred disposal
method - incineration or sanitary landfill, regarding local
legal requirements.
Ecological Hazards. Water hazard; no ecological hazard.
Land hazard - no hazard.
Transport. Special requirements- none. Labelling - (not
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The information given here is
believed to be correct, but
completeness and accuracy are
not guaranteed. The user shall
be fully responsible for
determining the suitability of
products for the intended use.
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