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General Purpose Polystyrene

 

General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) is a water clear polystyrene with generally higher melt flow for optimum injection molding. Typical applications include disposables such as cutlery, plates and cups as well as medical and laboratory parts, jewel boxes, CD cases, electronic packaging and office accessories.

 

General Purpose Polystyrene
Product Resin Type MFI , 200/5.0, g/10mn Vicat Softening Point, °F Notched Izod @ 73°F in ft-lb/in Flexural Strength, psi
500
Crystal
14.0
200
N/A
 11,000
524B
Crystal
9.0
213
N/A
13,500
525
Crystal
9.0
213
N/A
13,500
529
Crystal
3.5
208
N/A
14,000