Product information on high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) on the BASF PlasticsPortal

Comprehensive information on the plastic HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) and other thermoplastics from BASF can be found here on the PlasticsPortal.

 

The product range of plastics offered by BASF ranges from styrene polymers, such as ABS and polystyrene, to biodegradable plastics and engineering plastics, for example polyamide and PBT. These materials are used in the most diverse areas, for instance in vehicle construction, electronics, electrical engineering, sport and leisure, or in the household.

 

BASF supplies standard polystyrene (GPPS) and impact-resistant grades (HIPS or PS-I) for use in injection molding and extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding and injection blow molding. As a global player, BASF has further expanded its technological competence in polystyrene in recent years. World-scale production facilities supply the most important markets with products having a consistent quality.

Whether packaging for food products, in office and information technology or  refrigerators – all sectors place high demands on the properties of the materials used. In its diverse variants, polystyrene offers extraordinary property combinations, thus making a vital contribution to everyday life.

 

Beyond standard or general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) and impact resistant polystyrene (PS-I or HIPS) you can receive detailed information on the other materials from the extensive product range at BASF here on the PlasticsPortal. The product overview provides information on the polymers’ main properties and important fields of application. Specific information on individual products can be taken from the product brochures and data sheets.

 

If you are unsure which BASF products correspond to your specific requirements, you can search in the PlasticsPortal for thermoplastics by different criteria, such as by application, chemical name or product properties.

 

Assistance for technical questions, for example, regarding problems and errors with injection molding can be found under “Technical resources. Also available in this area are brochures on specific technical subjects as well as programs for the component calculation of bending elements, screw and snap-on connections are available for download.

 

Last but not least, the PlasticsPortal also provides information on the ecology and product safety of plastics, including material safety data sheets and information on the approvals for the food and drinking water sectors.

 

Registered customers can even place their orders at BASF on the PlasticsPortal, track the status of the orders and view the invoice history.