General Purpose Polystyrene

General-purpose Polystyrene, also known as GPPS is a substance prepared from styrene monomer polymer. It is a solid, transparent product and is manufactured by a suspension process. It is also known as crystal-clear polystyrene and is very different from high impact Polystyrene (HIPS). GPPS is converted into a range of products by converting it into granular form. It has several useful properties like strength, weather resistance, etc. that makes it ideal for use in various industrial applications. GPPS flows freely and easily. General-Purpose Polystyrene has very inexpensive production cost, can be stored easily, and can be molded with ease. These characteristics render GPPS products versatile and recyclable. It is also FDA compliant and resists X-Rays, Odor, and Taste.

Usage

Since GPPS can be easily molded, it is used to make enclosing products like toys, CD cases, hangers, plastic cups, IT equipment, jewelry boxes, etc. The medical industry also uses general purpose polystyrene to make test tubes, test kit housings, diagnostic products, petri dishes, tissue trays, etc. Even several household equipment like bath accessories and garden equipment use General-Purpose Polystyrene. Manufacture of refrigerator components like crisper trays and egg shells also need General-Purpose Polystyrene. Popular user commodities like toothbrushes, toothbrush containers, flat lay boxes, ball pen barrels, geometrical appliances, etc. are made using GPPS. All major industries belonging to food packaging, refrigeration, audio/video making, consumer electronics, office equipment, medical devices, and toys need General-purpose Polystyrene.