STL GPPS 525 | General Purpose Polystyrene Resin for Transparent Applications

STL GPPS 525 is a general-purpose polystyrene resin manufactured by Lianyungang Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Buyers specify the material for its high luminous transmittance, low haze, and consistent melt flow rate.

Downstream manufacturers rely on the resin to produce transparent food packaging, disposable utensils, appliance housings, and extruded clear sheets.

Description

Lianyungang Petrochemical produces STL GPPS 525 as a crystal-clear, hard polymer. Production facilities synthesize the resin using continuous bulk polymerization processes to ensure minimal residual monomers. The resulting plastic pellets offer high clarity and rigidity for injection molding and extrusion processes across multiple manufacturing sectors.

Extruders and molders require predictable thermal behavior to maintain production speeds. STL 525 delivers a melt mass-flow rate of 8±2 g/10min at 200°C, allowing fast mold filling for thin-walled parts. A Vicat softening temperature exceeding 85°C guarantees finished products maintain structural integrity during transport and warehouse storage.

Contamination ruins transparent plastic production. Lianyungang Petrochemical enforces strict visual appearance standards for STL 525 granules. Quality inspection reports confirm zero black granules and limit black spots to fewer than 20 per kilogram. Molders avoid costly reject rates because the raw material arrives free from carbonized particles and color impurities.

Optical clarity defines the commercial value of general-purpose polystyrene. Inspection reports for STL 525 show a luminous transmittance above 85% and a haze value strictly controlled under 1.2%. Low yellowness index limits (-15 to -1) guarantee clear containers and display cases resist unwanted discoloration over time.

BASTONE Petrochem distributes factory-direct allocations of STL GPPS 525. Our supply chain team secures material directly from Lianyungang Petrochemical and top Chinese producers. Every shipment arrives with a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) traceable to the exact production batch, ensuring formulators receive the precise specifications they ordered.

Factory and Activities

STL GPPS 525 | General Purpose Polystyrene Resin for Transparent Applications - BASTONE Petrochem

Specifications

STL GPPS 525 resin pellets
STL GPPS 525 resin pellets — factory-direct from PetroChina

General Information

Attribute Detail
Product Name General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)
Grade STL 525
Manufacturer Lianyungang Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
CAS Number 9003-53-6
HS Code 390311
Product Standard Q/3207 LPC 601-2023
Appearance Transparent Granules

Technical Properties

Inspection Item Unit Qualified Indicator Testing Method
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (200°C, 5kg) g/10min 8 ± 2 GB/T 3682.1-2018
Vicat Softening Temperature (T 50/50) °C ≥ 85 GB/T 1633-2000
Residual Styrene Monomer mg/kg ≤ 750 GB/T 38271-2019
Yellowness Index / -15 ~ -1 HG/T 3862-2006
Haze % ≤ 1.2 GB/T 2410-2008
Luminous Transmittance % ≥ 85 GB/T 2410-2008
Appearance: Black Spot Granule count/kg ≤ 5 SH/T 1541.1-2019
Appearance: Black Spot count/kg ≤ 20 Q/3207 LPC 601-2023
Appearance: Color Granule count/kg ≤ 5 SH/T 1541.1-2019

(Note: Data extracted directly from Lianyungang Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Product Quality Inspection Report. Tensile Stress at Break and Color L/a/b values are recorded on a report-only basis per batch.)

Applications

Woven bag production facility using PP resin
Woven bag production facility using PP resin

Injection molders consume STL GPPS 525 to manufacture transparent food packaging, including rigid cups and deli containers. High luminous transmittance ensures consumers can clearly see the packaged food. Low residual styrene monomer content (under 750 mg/kg) meets strict safety requirements for food-contact materials.

Fast cycle times dictate profitability in the disposable packaging sector. The 8 g/10min melt mass-flow rate of STL GPPS 525 allows the polymer to fill multi-cavity molds rapidly before freezing. Factory operators maintain lower injection pressures, reducing wear on molding equipment while achieving high output rates.

Appliance manufacturers specify the resin for internal refrigerator components and display housings. Tensile stress at break provides sufficient mechanical strength for structural parts. A consistent melt flow rate allows engineers to design complex, thin-walled molds without worrying about short shots during production runs.

Extrusion facilities process the pellets into clear sheets for CD cases and office supplies. Low haze values prevent cloudiness in the final extruded sheet. A negative yellowness index guarantees the extruded plastic maintains a crisp, crystal-clear appearance on retail shelves.

Why Source Through BASTONE

BASTONE warehouse — ready for export shipment
BASTONE warehouse — ready for export shipment

BASTONE Petrochem operates as a listed distributor for China's largest petrochemical producers, including SINOPEC and Lianyungang Petrochemical. We bypass spot-market traders to secure direct factory allocations. Procurement managers receive full COA documentation with every order, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency for sensitive manufacturing runs.

Our parent company manufactures specialty chemicals, giving our team deep technical insight into polymer processing. BASTONE supply chain specialists understand how variations in melt flow or Vicat softening temperatures impact your extrusion lines. We help buyers match specific resin grades to their exact machinery and end-use requirements.

Sourcing petrochemicals from China involves navigating port congestion, fluctuating factory allocations, and complex export regulations. BASTONE Petrochem acts as your direct bridge to the manufacturer. We secure volume allocations before spot market shortages occur, ensuring your production lines never wait for raw materials.

Documentation errors cause expensive customs delays. Our export platform team at Zhejiang Bastone Technology Co., Ltd prepares accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. We coordinate directly with freight forwarders at major Chinese ports to load containers safely and dispatch vessels on schedule.

Sourcing & Logistics

Logistics Detail Specification
Supply Origin Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
Standard Packaging 25kg woven bags with moisture-proof inner liners
Container Loading 17 MT per 20ft container (standard configuration)
Export Entity Zhejiang Bastone Technology Co., Ltd
Trade Terms FOB, CIF, CFR
Documentation Provided Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COA, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin
Sample Availability Available upon technical review of application requirements

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