POLYCASA® HIPS Glossy/Matt

Polycasa® HIPS is a rubber modified polystyrene sheet that has improved impact strength and is easy to mould and cut to size.

The product is available with either a matt finish on both sides or a matt finish on one side, and glossy surface on the other. The standard colour is white, but a range of other colours is available, in addition to colour-matching to order.

We can also deliver sheet for special applications. These include, but are not limited to:

• UV treatment: improved colour stability and impact resistance.

• Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR).

• Freon resistant grades for the refrigeration industry.

• Corona treatment: process to increase surface tension.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Superior surface quality.

• Excellent low temperature impact performance.

• Suitable for thermoforming.

• Smooth surface with a choice of finish: matt or glossy.

• Excellent for printing.

• Outstanding electrical insulation properties.

• Food contact approved - non UV version.

• Meets fire safety standard - UL standard 94HB.

APPLICATIONS

• Refrigerator liners.

• Sanitary ware.

• Bath panels.

• Shower wall panels.

• Vacuum formed parts.

• Screen printing substrate.

• Point Of Sale display units.

• Mobile home and caravan fittings.