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Polystyrene supplier — GPPS & HIPS as capacity consolidates

Low-cost, easy-flowing and rigid, polystyrene covers everything from crystal-clear packaging to tough high-impact housings. We source GPPS and HIPS in every common grade.

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About Polystyrene (PS)

General-purpose PS (GPPS) offers clarity, stiffness and excellent moldability at minimal cost; high-impact PS (HIPS) adds rubber toughening for parts that need to survive handling. With North American PS capacity consolidating, a dependable source matters more than it used to.

Grades we source

  • GPPS (crystal / general purpose)
  • HIPS (high-impact)
  • FDA food-contact grades
  • Flame-retardant HIPS
  • Extrusion and injection grades

Common applications

  • Food packaging and service items
  • Consumer product housings
  • Appliance components
  • Displays and point-of-purchase
  • Sheet and thermoforming

Typical properties

Impact strengthGPPS: low · HIPS: good
Heat (HDT)~70-95°C
ClarityGPPS: transparent · HIPS: opaque
Chemical resistanceLimited (attacked by solvents)
Relative costLow

Property ranges are general guidance and vary by grade and supplier; our team confirms the exact spec and certification for your application.

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