Optimal Grades for General-Purpose HIPS

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber is high quality and ideal for HIPS raw materials. We offer a wide range of styrene solution viscosities (SV) to achieve a balance of impact resistance and gloss.

Optimal Grades for General-Purpose HIPS

Achieving a balance between impact resistance and gloss

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber is ideal for HIPS raw materials. We offer a wide range of styrene solution viscosities (SV) to achieve a balance of impact resistance and gloss. We also offer high-quality products with low impurities and gel content, including grades that achieve heat stability and gelation inhibition.

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Overview of Optimal Grades for General-Purpose HIPS


Features

A wide range of grades with different styrene solution viscosities (SV)

High-quality products with low impurities and gel content

Achieves a balance of impact resistance and gloss

Grades that achieve heat stability and gelation inhibition are also available


Typical Applications and Usage

Exterior of home appliances

Food containers


Physical Property Table for Each Grade

Grade Name Mooney Viscosity
(ML1+4, 100°C)
Vinyl Content
(mol% in BD)
Solution Viscosity
(mPa/s) (*1)
BR ASADENE™ 35AE 33 13 85
ASADENE™ 55AE 55 13 170
Market Development Grade ASADENE™ L110 55 13 170
Market Development Grade ASADENE™ L111 32 13 65
Market Development Grade ASADENE™ L113 35 13 85

*1) 5% styrene solution viscosity (25°C), cP=1.00×10-3Pa s  


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Applications

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber plays a key role in applications such as footwear outsoles and raw materials for HIPS and ABS. Learn how our rubber is being utilized in each application.

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