General-purpose HIPS color masterbatch
PS-MB Series
Standard HIPS color masterbatch, suitable for appliance housings, toys and daily consumer goods.
Product introduction
HIPS (high impact polystyrene) offers high impact strength and good processability. Our HIPS color masterbatches are compatible with both general-purpose and flame-retardant grades, providing excellent dispersion and color consistency for appliance housings, toys and electronic enclosures.
Product features
- Maintains rubber-phase impact strength
- High-gloss surface, smooth and fine
- Good color development
- Batch-to-batch color consistency
- Suitable for large-part molding
Typical applications
- Appliance housings
- Toys
- Daily consumer goods
- Office equipment
- Automotive interior parts
Physical properties
| Performance | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier resin | — | HIPS(MI 3-6) |
| Pigment content | — | 25-50% |
| Melt index (200°C/5 kg) | ISO 1133 | 2-8 g/10 min |
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.1-1.7 g/cm³ |
| Moisture content | ISO 15512 | < 0.08% |
Recommended processing conditions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drying | 70-80°C, 1-2 hours |
| Processing temperature | 190-240°C |
| Let-down ratio | 2-4% |
| Mold temperature | 40-60°C |
Coloring performance
| Performance | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Color difference Delta E (CIE Lab) | ISO 7724 | < 1.0 |
| Light fastness (blue wool scale) | ISO 105-B02 | 6-8 |
| Thermal stability | Internal method | 5 minutes at 220°C |
Other grades in the same polymer series
View HIPS High Impact Polystyrene Color Masterbatch all grades in this series (2 in total).
