GPPS 1540 – Extrusion & Injection Grade

GPPS 1540 is an easy-flowing crystal polystyrene for extrusion and injection moulding.

MFR 11 g/10 min 200 °C / 5 kg
Density 1.04 g/cm³
Process Extrusion / Injection

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SKU: RP-GPPS-1540 Category: GPPS (General Purpose Polystyrene)

It improves extruder output and thermoforming cycle time when blended with high-impact polystyrene and is particularly suitable for glossy-layer co-extrusion. Food-contact grade.

GPPS 1540 Technical Data

Property	Test Method	Unit	Typical Value
Physical
Melt Flow Index (200 °C / 5 kg)	ASTM D1238	g/10 min	11
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.04
Residual Styrene Monomer	GC method	ppm	< 500
Mould Shrinkage	ASTM D955	%	0.4 – 0.7
Mechanical
Tensile Strength at Break	ASTM D638	MPa	42
Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	2
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	MPa	3100
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D785	L scale	70
Thermal
Vicat Softening Point (1 kg, 50 °C/h)	ASTM D1525	°C	91

Typical values, not to be construed as specification limits. Download the GPPS 1540 technical data sheet (PDF).

Key Features

Easy flowing
Crystal clear & glossy
Faster thermoforming cycles
Food-contact grade

Iranian producers of GPPS 1540

GPPS 1540 is produced in Iran by Tabriz Petrochemical (GPPS 1540). Rabin Polymer is an independent supplier and exporter, not an official agent of these producers – the producer, lot and packing of each shipment are confirmed in the offer.

Applications

Typical applications of GPPS 1540:

GPPS 1540 for Food Packaging & Cups — Food Packaging & Cups

GPPS 1540 for Petri Dishes & Lab Ware — Petri Dishes & Lab Ware

GPPS 1540 for Refrigerator Crisper Boxes — Refrigerator Crisper Boxes

GPPS 1540 for Office & Pen Barrels — Office & Pen Barrels

Processing Guide

Process: Extrusion & injection
Melt temperature: 180 – 240 °C
Pre-drying: 70 °C, 2 – 4 h
Shrinkage: 0.4 – 0.7 %

GPPS 1540 for buyers in Pakistan

In Karachi rate lists this grade trades under PS GPPS (prime, virgin plastic dana). Converters in Pakistan use GPPS 1540 for disposable cutlery and cups, clear food and cosmetic packaging. Comparing grades? See also HIPS 7240.

Sea: 20′ / 40′ containers from Bandar Abbas to Karachi or Port Qasim
Road: trucks via Taftan for inland buyers
Packing: 25 kg PE or woven bags, palletised; jumbo bags on request
Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the producer datasheet

The shipping mode, route and Incoterm are agreed for each order, depending on quantity, destination and timing.

GPPS 1540 – frequently asked questions

What is the melt flow rate of GPPS 1540?

Typical MFI at 200 °C / 5 kg: 11 g/10 min; density 1.04 g/cm³. Full values are in the table above and in the TDS PDF.

Who produces GPPS 1540 in Iran?

Tabriz Petrochemical. We confirm the producer for each lot.

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