Engineering Thermoplastics
HIPS/PPE Blend — High Impact Polystyrene / Polyphenylene Ether Blend
These blends combine the high impact strength and ease of processing of HIPS with the improved heat resistance and dimensional stability of PPE. They offer a cost-effective solution for applications requiring a good balance of properties.
HIPS/PPENoryl (some grades)
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.05-1.10 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.2 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 0.4-0.7 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 1.8-2.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40-55 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 30-60 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 40-70 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 80-100 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (amorphous)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-80 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-90 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.6-3.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^14-10^16 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18-22 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Fair
- UV Resistance
- Poor
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Housings for electronics
Consumer appliances
Light fixtures
Toys
Available grades
HIPS/PPE FRHIPS/PPE High Impact