General Purpose HIPS Color Masterbatch
General Purpose HIPS Color Masterbatch
HIPS Series PS-MB Series

General Purpose HIPS Color Masterbatch

Standard HIPS masterbatch for appliance housings, toys, and consumer goods.

Our HIPS color masterbatch delivers consistent color in rubber-modified polystyrene. It maintains the excellent impact resistance of HIPS while providing vibrant color with a smooth, glossy surface.

Product Features

  • Retains rubber-phase impact strength
  • Smooth high-gloss surface finish
  • Good color development
  • Batch-to-batch color consistency
  • Suitable for large-part molding

Typical Applications

Appliance housingsToysConsumer goodsOffice equipmentAutomotive interior trim

Typical Physical Properties

The following data represents typical values for this specific grade. Values may vary slightly depending on color and pigment loading. All tests performed according to the referenced ISO/ASTM standards.

📊 Physical Properties

PropertyTest MethodValue
Carrier Resin—HIPS (MI 3-6)
Pigment Loading—25-50%
Melt Index (200°C/5 kg)ISO 11332-8 g/10 min
DensityISO 11831.1-1.7 g/cm³
Moisture ContentISO 15512< 0.08%

⚙️ Processing Conditions

ParameterValue
Drying70-80°C, 1-2 hours
Processing Temperature190-240°C
Addition Ratio2-4%
Mold Temperature40-60°C

🎨 Color Performance

PropertyTest MethodValue
Delta E (CIE Lab)ISO 7724< 1.0
Lightfastness (Blue Wool)ISO 105-B026-8
Heat StabilityInternal5 min @ 220°C

Disclaimer: the information and technical data provided here are typical values and are not intended to be used as specifications. Testing under your own processing conditions is recommended to confirm suitability. For food-contact or medical applications, please contact us for grade-specific compliance documentation (FDA, EU 10/2011, USP Class VI, ISO 10993).

Other HIPS Grades

Each grade is optimised for specific applications and processing requirements. Compare the options below or ask us for a recommendation.