Is HIPS food grade material

In modern life, plastic has penetrated into every aspect of our lives, from household items to electronic products to food packaging. However, for many people there are still questions about whether certain plastic materials can be used for food contact. Among them, HIPS (high impact strength polystyrene) is a widely used plastic material. So, is HIPS a food-grade material?

First, we need to understand what food-grade materials are. Food-grade materials refer to those materials that are in direct contact with food and do not release harmful substances into food under normal conditions of use. These materials must meet a stringent set of standards and regulations to ensure consumer health and safety.

HIPS, the full name is high impact polystyrene, is a plastic material polymerized from two monomers, styrene and butadiene. It is generally considered a relatively safe plastic material and is therefore often used in food contact products. , such as yogurt boxes, refrigerator liners, etc., are all made of HIPS material. Due to its good impact strength and processing properties, HIPS has wide applications in many fields. However, whether HIPS is suitable for use in food contact situations requires further exploration.

In the food industry, HIPS is generally not considered a food grade material. This is because the chemical structure of HIPS makes it susceptible to certain chemicals and environmental factors, which may cause it to produce some harmful substances. In addition, HIPS may deform or decompose under high temperature and acidic conditions, which also increases the risk of releasing harmful substances into food.

We will recommend several HIPS materials that meet food and requirements for you. Food-grade materials need to pass relevant regulations and standards, such as the regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European food safety standard EU10-2011, or the national standard GB4806.6. The HIPS materials produced by Zhenjiang Chimei, PH-88, PH-88HT, PH-88SF, and PH-888G, have all passed the above certifications. The products cover general grade, high impact resistance, extrusion grade, and high gloss grade.

Qingdao Prime Union Trading is an authorized dealer of Chimei. It has been an agent for Chimei's raw materials since 2002, and deals in Chimei's ABS/GPPS/HIPS/AS/PMMA/PC/PC+ABS alloy and other materials. It has offices in Zibo and Qingdao. There are sales offices and warehouses with sufficient raw material inventory and can be shipped at any time. The company is registered in the Qingdao Bonded Port Zone and has the right to operate import and export operations. It can conduct intra-area re-export trade, customs manual trade (customs supervision), US dollar general trade, etc. At the same time, the sister company Qingdao Primetech Plastic is an experienced modification factory with 16 years of experience and can provide one-stop service for plastic modification, dyeing, and injection molding process support. If you have any needs for Chimei HIPS granules, please feel free to call us or leave a message/communicate online.