HIPS Engineered Matrix • — Flame Retardant
FR-HIPS
Flame Retardant HIPS — FR-HIPS
FR-HIPS delivers cost-effective flame retardancy meeting UL 94 V-0 at 1.5 mm with easy moldability for consumer electronic back panels and HVAC boxes.
Base Polymer
HIPS
Reinforcement
Flame Retardant
Reinforcement %
—
Moulding Process
Injection Moulding
Available Formulation Colours
NaturalBlackCustom
COMPOUND PROFILE • FR-HIPS
Grade Specification Overview
POLIMATRIX FR-HIPS
Flame Retardant HIPS — FR-HIPS
Flame retardancy
Flame Retardant
Processing
Injection moulding
MFI
15 g/10 min
Heat / impact
UL 94 V-0
Recommended for: Electrical/appliance housings components, subject to dimensional, mechanical and processing validation.
Performance Profile
Qualitative Indicators — Typical values on TDSRelative engineering performance ratings across key mechanical and thermal dimensions.
Tensile Stiffness
High
Tensile Strength
High
Impact Resistance
High
Heat Resistance (HDT)
High
Dimensional Stability
High
Processability
High
Surface Finish
Excellent
Key Formulation Characteristics
UL 94 V-0 at 1.5 mm
Easy mouldability & surface finish
Reinforcement: — Flame Retardant
Formulated for Injection Moulding
Typical Properties & ASTM Standards
Verified typical values for FR-HIPS as published on technical data sheet.
| Mechanical / Physical Property | Test Standard | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (MFI / MFR) | ASTM D1238 | 15 | g/10 min |
| Specific Gravity / Density | ASTM D792 | 1.16 | g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 30 | MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 1,400 | MPa |
| Izod Impact Strength (Notched) | ASTM D256 | 10.0 | kg·cm/cm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT / VSP) | ASTM D648 | 88 | °C |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | V-0 | Rating |
* Typical values, not specification limits. Values are for material selection purposes only.
Target Applications
Proven Electrical & Electronics components and commercial end-use parts moulded with FR-HIPS:
Alternative & Sister Grades
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Technical Assistance
Need Custom Formulation or Testing?
Our application development engineers can tailor filler content, melt flow index, UV stabilization, or masterbatch color matching to your specific molding window.
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