HIPS Yangzi‑BASF 476L
Material Introduction: HIPS Yangzi‑BASF 476L is a high‑impact polystyrene material featured by low‑temperature resistance, high flowability and high impact resistance. Normally supplied as milky‑white opaque pellets with unrestricted colorability. It delivers balanced mechanical, processing and electrical properties, suitable for multiple processing methods including injection molding and extrusion.
Main Applications
‑ Household Appliances: Housings and internal components for televisions, air‑conditioners, washing machines and other home appliances. ‑ Electronic & Electrical: Lighting fixtures, power‑tool housings, electrical fittings, push‑button switches, etc. ‑ Packaging Materials: Food‑packaging containers (e.g. cups), cosmetic packaging, daily‑goods packaging, stationery packaging, etc. ‑ Others: Toys, boards, sheets, automotive parts, fitness equipment, etc.
Physical Properties
| Property |
Test Condition |
Test Standard |
Value |
Unit |
| Density |
‑‑ |
ISO 1183 |
1.05 |
g/cm³ |
| Melt Flow Rate |
200°C/5.0 kg |
ISO 1133 |
5.0 |
cm³/10min |
| Water Absorption |
Method A |
ISO 61 |
＜0.1 |
% |
| Mold Shrinkage |
‑‑ |
‑‑ |
0.4‑0.7 |
% |
Mechanical Properties
| Property |
Test Condition |
Test Standard |
Value |
Unit |
| Tensile Yield Stress |
23°C |
ISO 527 |
23 |
MPa |
| Elongation at Break |
23°C |
ISO 527 |
50 |
% |
| Tensile Modulus |
‑‑ |
ISO 527 |
1850 |
MPa |
| Flexural Strength |
‑‑ |
ISO 178 |
37 |
MPa |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength |
23°C |
ISO 179/1eA |
11 |
kJ/m² |
| Charpy Un‑notched Impact Strength |
23°C |
ISO 179/1eU |
No break |
kJ/m² |
| Charpy Un‑notched Impact Strength |
‑30°C |
ISO 179/1eU |
130 |
kJ/m² |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength |
23°C |
ISO 180 |
11 |
kJ/m² |
| Rockwell Hardness |
L‑scale |
ASTM D‑785 |
50 |
‑‑ |
Thermal Properties
| Property |
Test Condition |
Test Standard |
Value |
Unit |
| Heat‑Distortion Temperature |
0.45 MPa |
ISO 75 |
83 |
°C |
| Vicat Softening Point |
50N, 50°C/h |
ISO 306 |
90 |
°C |
| Flammability Rating |
‑‑ |
UL 94 |
HB |
Grade |
Electrical Properties
| Property |
Test Condition |
Test Standard |
Value |
Unit |
| Volume Resistivity |
‑‑ |
IEC 6093 |
＞10¹⁴ |
Ω·cm |
Processing Parameters
| Process Parameter |
Recommended Range |
Unit |
Remarks |
| Injection Molding |
|
|
|
| Melt Temperature |
180‑260 |
°C |
|
| Mold Temperature |
10‑60 |
°C |
|
| Injection Speed |
‑‑ |
mm/sec |
‑‑ |
| Extrusion Molding |
|
|
|
| Melt Temperature |
180‑220 |
°C |
|
| Drying Treatment |
(Optional) 2‑3 h at 71°C (160°F) |
‑‑ |
Drying is recommended if material absorbs moisture. |
Disclaimer: All above data is for reference only.
