Economical and easy to process. Mostly for indoor applications. High Impact Polystyrene sheets (PLAZGAL HIPS) are available when higher impact resistance is needed (non-transparent).
Advantages
Lightweight. Lower density than PC and PMMA (Density 1.05 g/m3)
Excellent transparency
High gloss, brilliant clear
UV stabilized
Hard and stiff
High impact grades (HIPS) with good impact strength (but not transparent)
