rHIPS Product
rHIPS Product
rHIPS Product
Post Consumer Recycled Polymers

rHIPS

Recycled High Impact Polystyrene

rHIPS is a high-quality recycled High Impact Polystyrene material designed for injection moulding applications. It offers excellent impact strength, reliable mechanical properties, and consistent processing performance for various industrial applications.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Particulars BHPS32 BHPS43 BHPS50 BHPS-TC GHPS06 WHPS IHPS NPS
Color / Appearance Black Black Black Black Grey White Ivory Natural
Form Granules Granules Granules Plastic Flakes Granules Granules Granules Granules
Source PCW PCW PCW/PIW PIW PCW PCW PCW PIW
Certification GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO GRS, ISO

2. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Testing Methods Test Method SI Unit Test Conditions BHPS32 BHPS43 BHPS50 BHPS-TC GHPS06 WHPS IHPS NPS
Melt Flow Index (MFI) ASTM D-1238 g/10 min 200°C / 5kg 7-8 6-7 5-7 4-5 7-8 6-7 7-8 6-8
Filler Content ASTM D-5630 % - 8-10 5-6 2-4 5-6 3-4 4-5 5-6 <1
Density ASTM D-792 g/cm³ - 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.05-1.08 1.03-1.04

3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Testing Methods Test Method SI Unit Test Conditions BHPS32 BHPS43 BHPS50 BHPS-TC GHPS06 WHPS IHPS NPS
Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 kg/cm² 50 mm/min 265-300 250-280 240-260 215-225 210-240 210-240 225-235 240-280
Elongation ASTM D-638 % 50 mm/min 4-5 6-8 8-10 6-8 8-12 8-12 6-10 12-14
Izod Impact (Notched) ASTM D-256 kJ/m² 3.2 mm 3-4 4-5 5-6 4-5 4-6 4-5 4-5 6-8

4. INJECTION MOLDING PROCESSING GUIDELINES

Parameter Range
Drying Temperature 70-85°C (For 2.5-3.5 Hours)
Melt Temperature 200-230°C
Mould Temperature 40-60°C

5. STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

Bags should be stored in dry and closed conditions at temperatures below 50°C and protected from UV exposure and direct sunlight.