Polystyrene

Petrochemicals

Polystyrene – the crystal clear polymer

General Purpose PolyStyrene (GPPS), a product from the BASF plastics range, is a crystal-clear, high-performance polymer that is very easy to process. It is used in the packaging industry, in the household and sanitary sector. Within BASF, polystyrene is processed into the extrusion-based foam precursor Neopor^® (EPS: expandable polystyrene).

The following properties make GPPS an excellent product in both its clear and expanded forms, and it can be easily processed using injection molding and extrusion:

Properties

High transparency
Bright, high-gloss surface
High rigidity and hardness
Low shrinkage
Very low moisture absorption
Excellent electrical insulator

Portfolio

Product	Properties	Technical Information
Polystyrol 148 H Q	Melt Volume Rate MVR 200°C/5 kg: 6,0 - 10,0 cm³/10min Vicat Softening Temperature VST/B/50: min. 98,0 °C Sales Form and Packaging: cylindrical granules, bulk Main Applications: Foamed parts, XPS insulation, packaging of non-food products, injection moulded articles for non food-applications	Polystyrol 148 H Q
Polystyrol 158 K Q	Melt Volume Rate MVR 200°C/5 kg: 2,3 - 4,3 cm³/10min Vicat Softening Temperature VST/B/50: min. 98,0 °C Sales Form and Packaging: cylindrical granules, bulk Main Applications: Foamed parts, XPS insulation, packaging of non-food products, injection moulded articles for non food-applications	Polystyrol 158 K Q

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