A common amorphous thermoplastic used where high transparency and rigidity are required. The HIPS variant adds rubber for impact resistance. Subtypes: GPPS (crystal) and HIPS.
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Sub-grades
GPPS·HIPS
Main
Versalis
Distribution
Sub-grades
Crystal polystyrene: amorphous, transparent and rigid, low-cost.
High-impact polystyrene: PS with rubber (butadiene) for impact resistance.
