Polystyrene (PS) Supplier in the UAE

Polystyrene is used across a wide range of industries. GPPS and Crystal PS are used in food-service disposables (cups, trays, lids), transparent packaging, display materials and laboratory disposables. HIPS is used in consumer electronics housings, appliance panels, automotive interior parts and durable consumer goods. PS is also used in building products (ceiling tiles, decorative profiles) and toys.

The CAS Registry Number of Polystyrene is 9003-53-6. This number applies to both GPPS and HIPS, as the chemical identity of the polymer backbone is the same; HIPS contains an additional rubber phase but shares the same CAS designation.

The three principal commercial grades are: GPPS (General Purpose Polystyrene) — a rigid, transparent homopolymer; HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) — a rubber-toughened opaque grade with significantly improved impact strength; and Crystal PS — a premium GPPS variant optimised for maximum optical clarity in food-contact and display applications. Chelora Chemicals UAE stocks all three.

GPPS is a rigid, brittle, transparent homopolymer with high stiffness and good optical properties. HIPS is manufactured by dissolving polybutadiene rubber in styrene monomer before polymerisation, creating a two-phase morphology where rubber particles arrest crack growth. HIPS is opaque but can withstand much greater impact forces, making it suitable for durable housings and enclosures where GPPS would crack.

Chelora Chemicals UAE is a leading Polystyrene (PS) supplier serving the UAE and GCC. We maintain stock of GPPS and HIPS grades in UAE warehouses, enabling fast order fulfilment for customers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the region. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Yes. Chelora Chemicals UAE delivers Polystyrene resin to all seven emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain — as well as to all six GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

Yes. PS carries the resin identification code 6 and is technically recyclable by mechanical processes. Post-industrial PS scrap (sprues, regrind from moulding operations) is widely recycled and can be reprocessed into lower-grade applications. Post-consumer collection infrastructure for PS is more limited in the UAE and GCC, though industrial recycling schemes are available through specialist contractors.

Polystyrene pellets are generally considered low-hazard materials in solid form. Fine dust generated during machining or grinding operations can irritate eyes and the respiratory tract, and should be managed with appropriate PPE and dust extraction. During thermal processing (injection moulding, extrusion) at temperatures above 200 °C, styrene monomer vapour can be released — local exhaust ventilation is essential. Refer to the current GHS-compliant SDS for full hazard information.

Chelora Chemicals UAE supplies PS resin in 25 kg woven PP bags with inner PE liner (for trial and small orders), 500 kg octabins and 1,000 kg FIBC jumbo bags for larger quantities. Full container load (FCL) pricing is available for high-volume buyers. Custom pallet configurations and labelling are available on request.

Store PS resin in a cool (below 40 °C), dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, heat sources and oxidising agents. Bags and bins should remain sealed until use to prevent moisture uptake and contamination with dust or foreign material. Stock should be rotated on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis to preserve melt flow consistency.

Yes. Chelora Chemicals UAE manages the full export process including packing declarations, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and freight forwarding coordination. We supply to KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and can arrange shipment to wider export destinations in Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Standard Polystyrene (GPPS/HIPS) is a solid thermoplastic processed directly by injection moulding, extrusion or thermoforming to produce rigid articles. Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) is the same base polymer (CAS 9003-53-6) manufactured with a pentane blowing agent impregnated into the beads. When EPS beads are heated with steam they expand up to 60 times their original volume, producing a lightweight closed-cell foam used for insulation boards, protective packaging and cold-chain boxes.