Engineering

PS Granules

Polystyrene

Rigid, easily processed polymer granules for packaging, formed products and consumer goods.
PS

Product overview

Dependable material performance for demanding applications.

Polystyrene provides rigidity, dimensional stability and efficient processing for a variety of disposable, packaging and consumer formats. Grade choice depends on whether clarity, general-purpose rigidity or impact modification is required.

 

Final material selection should be based on the exact grade, processing conditions, regulatory needs and finished-product performance targets.

Polymer
PS
Full name
Polystyrene
Material family
Engineering
Indicative HSN
3903.11 / 3903.19
Indicative GST
18%
Classification and tax treatment may vary by exact grade and applicable regulation.

Key characteristics

Material highlights.

Typical attributes associated with this polymer family. Confirm grade-specific values through the applicable technical data sheet.
01
Good rigidity
02
Easy processing
03
Dimensional stability
04
Good surface appearance
05
Lightweight product potential
06
Multiple grade possibilities

Available product range

PS grades and applications.

Polystyrene selection depends on whether clarity, impact resistance, extrusion behaviour or heat performance is required.
BRAND / MANUFACTURER GRADE TYPICAL MFI / PROPERTY GRADE TYPE COMMON APPLICATIONS
Multiple producers GPPS injection grade Typical MFI 7–12 General-purpose PS Clear housewares, stationery and rigid mouldings
Multiple producers GPPS extrusion grade Typical MFI 2–5 General-purpose PS Sheets, profiles and thermoformed products
Multiple producers HIPS injection grade Typical MFI 4–10 High-impact PS Appliance parts, toys and housings
Multiple producers HIPS extrusion grade Typical MFI 2–5 High-impact PS Refrigerator liners and extruded sheets
Multiple producers High-heat HIPS Heat grade Heat-resistant HIPS Appliance and electrical components
Multiple producers Flame-retardant HIPS FR grade Flame retardant Electrical and electronic housings

GRADE SELECTION CHECKLIST

What to share when requesting a quote

For an accurate material discussion, provide your required grade or these processing and performance details.

Common applications

Where PS performs.

Application suitability depends on grade selection, formulation, processing and required compliance.

01

Food & Protective Packaging

Trays, cups and formed formats.

02

Consumer Products

Household and everyday moulded goods.

03

Insulation

Foamed protective and insulation products.

04

Display & Stationery

Clear and rigid formed articles.

Processing routes

Suitable manufacturing conversations.

Share the processing method, machinery context and finished-product requirement when you enquire.

Injection moulding
Sheet extrusion
Thermoforming
Foam processing

WHY SOURCE WITH VYOM POLYMERS

Clear support from requirement to coordination.

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Product enquiry

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