Product Description:

General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) 1018 is manufactured by continuous mass polymerization of styrene monomer. It has very high molecular weight, high heat grade, high melt strength, good clarity and mechanical strength.

GPPS 1018 Application:

It is recommended for Foamed meat trays, foamed labels. In mixture with high impact Polystyrene for coffee cups, lids. In addition, for insulation board, clamshells for fast food, BOPS sheet and shower screens.

Grade Value Unit Test Method
Melt Flow Rate (200°C/5KG) 1.5 – 1.7 g/10min ASMT D1238
Tensile Strength 56-59 Mpa ASTM D638
Flexural modulus 3300 Mpa ASTM D790
Charpy impact strength (Unnotched) 52 Kj/m² ASTM D256
Vicat Softening point @ 50°C/hr,1 kg 105 ASTM D1525
Izod Impact (Notched) 3.5 KJ/m² ISO 180