Optimal Grades for Transparent HIPS

Asahi Kasei offers the optimal grades for transparent HIPS. Our unique polymer design enables control of the refractive index, achieving both impact resistance and transparency.

Optimal Grades for Transparent HIPS

Achieving Both Impact Resistance and Transparency

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber allows for control of the refractive index through our unique polymer design, making it ideal for transparent HIPS. It is a high-quality product with minimal impurities and gel. We have also achieved improved thermal stability and reduced gelation.

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Overview of Optimal Grades for Transparent HIPS


Features

Control of the refractive index enables the production of transparent HIPS

High-quality product with minimal impurities and gel

Combination of transparency and impact resistance

Achieves thermal stability and reduced gelation


Applications and Usage

Carrier Tape

Food Packaging


Physical Property Table of Optimal Grades for Transparent HIPS

Grade Name Mooney Viscosity
(ML1+4, 100°C)
Bound Styrene
(Weight%)
Vinyl Content
(mol% in BD)
Solution Viscosity
(mPa/s) (*1)
BR ASADENE™ 35AE 33 0 13 85
ASADENE™ 55AE 55 0 13 170
SBR ASAPRENE™ 625A 67.5 35 15 22
ASAPRENE™ 670A - 39 14 34

*1) 5% Styrene Solution Viscosity (25°C), cP=1.00×10-3Pa s  


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Case Studies

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubber is used in various applications such as footwear outsoles, and raw materials for HIPS and ABS. Learn how we are utilized in each application.

Case Studies