PMC Polymer Products offers the broadest range of ignition resistant high-impact polystyrene (IRHIPS) in North America. Our Avantra® product line includes standard compounds based on decabromdiphenyl ether and many other products based on alternate technologies.

These products are used in a broad range of applications, including television cabinets, business machine enclosures, electronic instruments and appliance components.

PMC Polymer Products offers a variety of non-flame retardant high impact polystyrene products as well.

Click here to Ask The Expert about your specific IRHIPS needs, or click here to see which Avantra® product might best serve you.

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