Polystyrene - GPPS / HIPS / EPS
PS resin granules — Crisp, rigid and easy to mould - clarity or impact, your choice.
Polystyrene moulds easily and finishes to a clean, rigid surface. General-purpose PS (GPPS) gives sparkling clarity, while high-impact PS (HIPS) adds toughness for demanding housings. Expandable PS (EPS) finds its way into insulation and protective packaging.
From disposable foodservice ware to appliance housings, PS is a dependable, economical polymer. JODE supplies PS grades to manufacturers and converters across Tanzania and East Africa.
Overview
Polystyrene moulds easily and finishes to a clean, rigid surface. General-purpose PS (GPPS) gives sparkling clarity, while high-impact PS (HIPS) adds toughness for demanding housings. Expandable PS (EPS) finds its way into insulation and protective packaging.
From disposable foodservice ware to appliance housings, PS is a dependable, economical polymer. JODE supplies PS grades to manufacturers and converters across Tanzania and East Africa.
Key properties
Property values shown are typical or indicative for the polymer family and vary by grade and origin. For exact, grade-specific figures please request our technical data sheet (TDS).
| Density (solid grades) | about 1.04 - 1.06 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Rigidity | rigid |
| Clarity (GPPS) | clear |
| Impact strength (HIPS) | improved |
| Mouldability | easy to mould |
Typical applications
- Disposable cups and cutlery
- Food trays
- CD/DVD casings
- Appliance housings
- Insulation and protective packaging (EPS)
Industries served
This polymer is supplied to manufacturers across Tanzania and East Africa, including:
Forms and packaging
- Available forms: Granules / pellets
- 25 kg bags on pallets
- Bulk bags (big bags)
- Confirm exact packaging and pallet configuration at enquiry.
Why PS with JODE
PS supply you can build a production schedule on
Polystyrene is fast, easy to mould and finish — and budget-friendly. JODE makes sourcing PS straightforward with consistent supply and clear guidance on GOST-style grade differences between GPPS, HIPS and EPS.
PS FAQs
GPPS is clear and rigid, ideal where clarity matters. HIPS is toughened for impact resistance, making it suitable for housings, trays and parts that take a knock.
Expandable polystyrene is available for insulation and protective-packaging applications. Confirm your required bead size and density range at enquiry.
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