High impact polystyrene

Description

A type of polystyrene which has increased toughness. High impact polystyrene is formed with blends with butadiene, acrylonitrile, and/or fiber glass fibers. This results in increased impact strength and heat resistance.

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Synonyms and Related Terms

HIPS polystyrene; poliestireno de alto impacto (Esp.);

Authority

• Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

• Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp