| Property | GPPS | HIPS | EPS | |
| Mechanical Properties | Ultimate Tensile Strength | 45-55 MPa | 20-30 MPa | 0.2-0.5 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 40-50 MPa | 15-25 MPa | N/A | |
| Hardness | 90 Rockwell R | 70 Rockwell R | Very low | |
| Elongation at Break | 2-3% | 30-60% | N/A | |
| Flexural Strength | 70-90 MPa | 40-60 MPa | N/A | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3.0 GPa | 2.0 GPa | 0.02-0.05 GPa | |
| Wear Resistance | Poor | Fair | Poor | |
| Machinability | Good | Good | N/A | |
| Physical Properties | Density | 1.05 g/cm³ | 1.04 g/cm³ | 0.02-0.06 g/cm³ |
| Impact Strength | Low (brittle) | Moderate (tougher than GPPS) | Very low | |
| Moisture Absorption | 0.1-0.2% | 0.1-0.2% | Negligible | |
| Friction Coefficient | 0.35-0.45 | 0.35-0.45 | N/A | |
| Thermal Properties | Maximum Service Temperature | 90-100°C | 90-100°C | 70°C |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 80-120 x10⁻⁶/°C | 80-120 x10⁻⁶/°C | N/A | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.18 W/(m·°C) | 0.18 W/(m·°C) | 0.03 W/(m·°C) | |
| Electrical Properties | Dielectric Strength | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Electrical Resistivity | 10¹⁶ Ω·cm | 10¹⁶ Ω·cm | N/A | |
| Special Properties | UV Resistance | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Creep Resistance | Poor | Moderate | Poor | |
| Recyclability | Yes | Yes | Yes | |