THERMOHIPS CLEAR
CLEAR HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE
Thermohips clear is our range of transparent impact modified polystyrene sheets and reels suitable for the packaging, thermoforming and display markets.
The product accepts screen printable inks and is available as solid or tinted colours. The range includes various formulations which enhance clarity and/or impact strength.
Alcan Thermoplastics and its sister companies within Alcan Composites are all ISO 9001/2000 accredited companies offering the complete range of high quality display, packaging and fabrication products, along with know how, innovation and technical backup.
Dimensional Specifications
| Minimum |
Maximum | |
| Sheet Thickness |
1.00mm | 3.00mm |
| Reel Thickness | 0.300mm | 2.00mm |
| Widths | 65mm | 1250mm |
| Reel Diameter | 350mm | 1000mm* |
| * or max weight 1200kg | ||
This product is resistant to dilute acids, alkalis and most salt solutions.
It is affected by most Hydrocarbons including Aldehydes, Amines, Esters, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Ketones and Cyclic alcohols.
We recommend that resistance tests are carried out on the finished article where chemically aggressive substances are likely to come into contact with the product.
| Values vary according to grade | |
| Specific Gravity |
1.06 |
| Tensile Strength | 14-25 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1100-2000 MPa |
| UL 94 Fire rating | HB |
| Vicat Softening Point | 40-80°C |
This product is biologically and chemically inert.
1st grade product meets the EEC requirements for Food Contact (2002/72/EEC) and Packaging Heavy Metals (94/62/EC).