The invention relates to the technical field of
high polymer materials, and particularly discloses a production process of packaging-grade expandable
polystyrene particles. Comprising the following steps: (1) uniformly mixing pure water, an emulsifier and a dispersant, adding a
styrene monomer, then adding a nucleating agent, an initiator and
high impact polystyrene, starting to introduce steam for heating, stopping steam when the temperature reaches 84-85 DEG C, introducing circulating cooling water when the temperature reaches 87-89 DEG C, and keeping the temperature at 90 + / -0.5 DEG C; and (2) carrying out a low-temperature
granulation reaction, adding
pentane after
granulation is completed, carrying out a high-temperature reaction, cooling after the high-temperature reaction is completed, neutralizing
calcium with
hydrochloric acid, washing, spraying an
antistatic agent, screening, and adding an external
lubricant. The packaging-grade expandable
polystyrene particles prepared by the invention have better mechanical properties, low
styrene residual monomer content and low content of low volatile organic matters such as
pentane, meet the requirements of Reach and ROHS certification, and reduce the influence on the environment.