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Polystyrene Polystyrene is a high molecular weight polymer made up of repeating monomeric units of styrene. It is a clear, solid plastic that softens at about 185°F (85°C). It is produced thro... Read more
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Polystyrene Polystyrene is a polymer consisting of styrene molecules covalently bonded in a long carbon chain. It is a thermoplastic polymer which means that is flexible and may be deformed by heat. I... Read more
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Polystyrene Polystyrene is a lightweight transparent plastic derived from petroleum by-products and natural gas. It is widely used in the packaging industry, but most polystyrene is used to make dur... Read more
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Polystyrene Overview Polystyrene (pol-ee-STYE-reen) is a thermoplastic polymer made from styrene. A thermoplastic polymer is a material that can be repeatedly softened and hardened by alternately heat... Read more
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Poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene) Overview Poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene) (pol-ee-STYE-reen-byoo-tah-DYE-een-STYE-reen) is a thermoplastic block copolymer of styrene and butadiene. The compound is ofte... Read more