| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polystyrene (PS) , Polystyrene, Impact Modified | 
| Manufacturer | LG Chemical | 
| Trade Name | HIPS | 
| Port | Shanghai port,China | 
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF | 
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union | 
| Download PDF | LG Chemical HIPS MI750L PS, Impact Modified.pdf  | 
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.05 g/cc | 1.05 g/cc | ASTM D792 | 
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.010 | 0.010 | Injection Molding | 
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0040 - 0.0080           cm/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm | 0.0040 - 0.0080           in/in @Thickness 0.126 in | ASTM D955 | 
| Melt Flow | 4.0           g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C | 4.0           g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 392 °F | ASTM D1238 (G) | 
| 12           g/10 min @Load 3.80 kg, Temperature 230 °C | 12           g/10 min @Load 8.38 lb, Temperature 446 °F | ASTM D1238 (I) | |
| 51           g/10 min @Load 10.0 kg, Temperature 220 °C | 51           g/10 min @Load 22.0 lb, Temperature 428 °F | ASTM D1238 (G) | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 112 | 112 | ASTM D785 | 
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 40.2           MPa @Thickness 3.20 mm | 5830           psi @Thickness 0.126 in | 50mm/min; ASTM D638 | 
| Elongation at Break | 67 % @Thickness 3.20 mm | 67 % @Thickness 0.126 in | 50mm/min; ASTM D638 | 
| Elongation at Yield | 5.0 % @Thickness 3.20 mm | 5.0 % @Thickness 0.126 in | 50mm/min; ASTM D638 | 
| Tensile Modulus | 2.37           GPa @Thickness 3.20 mm | 344           ksi @Thickness 0.126 in | 1mm/min; ASTM D638 | 
| Flexural Yield Strength | 60.8           MPa @Thickness 3.20 mm | 8820           psi @Thickness 0.126 in | 15mm/min; ASTM D790 | 
| Flexural Modulus | 2.86           GPa @Thickness 3.20 mm | 415           ksi @Thickness 0.126 in | 15mm/min; ASTM D790 | 
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.196           J/cm @Thickness 6.40 mm, Temperature -30.0 °C | 0.367           ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.252 in, Temperature -22.0 °F | ASTM D256 | 
| 0.392           J/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm, Temperature -30.0 °C | 0.735           ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.126 in, Temperature -22.0 °F | ASTM D256 | |
| 0.785           J/cm @Thickness 6.40 mm, Temperature 23.0 °C | 1.47           ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.252 in, Temperature 73.4 °F | ASTM D256 | |
| 1.27           J/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm, Temperature 23.0 °C | 2.39           ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.126 in, Temperature 73.4 °F | ASTM D256 | 
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 91.0           °C @Thickness 6.40 mm | 196           °F @Thickness 0.252 in | Unannealed; ASTM D648 | 
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 82.0           °C @Thickness 6.40 mm | 180           °F @Thickness 0.252 in | Unannealed; ASTM D648 | 
| Vicat Softening Point | 93.0           °C @Load 5.00 kg | 199           °F @Load 11.0 lb | 50°C/h; ASTM D1525 | 
| UL RTI, Electrical | 50.0           °C @Thickness >=1.50 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.0591 in | |
| 50.0           °C @Thickness >=3.00 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.118 in | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 50.0           °C @Thickness >=1.50 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.0591 in | |
| 50.0           °C @Thickness >=3.00 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.118 in | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 50.0           °C @Thickness >=1.50 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.0591 in | |
| 50.0           °C @Thickness >=3.00 mm | 122           °F @Thickness >=0.118 in | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | HB @Thickness >=1.50 mm | HB @Thickness >=0.0591 in | |
| HB @Thickness >=3.00 mm | HB @Thickness >=0.118 in | 
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00e+14 ohm-cm | 1.00e+14 ohm-cm | |
| Dielectric Strength | 40.0 kV/mm | 1020 kV/in | |
| Arc Resistance | 120 - 180 sec | 120 - 180 sec | ASTM D495 | 
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 7.0 - 15           sec @Thickness >=1.50 mm | 7.0 - 15           sec @Thickness >=0.0591 in | |
| 15 - 30           sec @Thickness >=3.00 mm | 15 - 30           sec @Thickness >=0.118 in | ||
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 1.50 mm | 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 0.0591 in | |
| >=           120           arcs @Thickness 3.00 mm | >=           120           arcs @Thickness 0.118 in | ||
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 25.4 - 50.0 mm/min | 1.00 - 1.97 in/min | 
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 170 - 190 °C | 338 - 374 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 180 - 200 °C | 356 - 392 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Front Barrel Temperature | 190 - 210 °C | 374 - 410 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Nozzle Temperature | 190 - 220 °C | 374 - 428 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Melt Temperature | 190 - 220 °C | 374 - 428 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Mold Temperature | 40.0 - 70.0 °C | 104 - 158 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Drying Temperature | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | Injection Molding | 
| Dry Time | 2.00 - 4.00 hour | 2.00 - 4.00 hour | Injection Molding | 
| Back Pressure | 29.4 - 58.8 MPa | 4260 - 8530 psi | Injection Molding | 
| Screw Speed | 30 - 60 rpm | 30 - 60 rpm | Injection Molding |