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polystyrene (pŏl'ēstī`rēn), widely used plastic plastic, any organic material with the ability to flow into a desired shape when heat and pressure are applied to it and to retain the shape when they are withdrawn. ..... Click the link for more information. ; it is a polymer polymer (pŏl`əmər) ..... Click the link for more information. of styrene. Polystyrene is a colorless, transparent thermoplastic that softens slightly above 100°C; (212°F;) and becomes a viscous liquid at around 185°C; (365°F;). It is resistant to acids, alkalies, oils, and alcohols. It is produced either as a solid or as a foamed plastic marketed under the trade name Styrofoam. Its many uses include electrical and thermal insulation, translucent window panels, storage-battery cases, and toilet articles. polystyrene a synthetic thermoplastic material obtained by polymerizing styrene; used as a white rigid foam (expanded polystyrene) for insulating and packing and as a glasslike material in light fittings and water tanks polystyrene [¦päl·i′stī‚rēn] (organic chemistry) (C6H5CHCH2)xA water-white, tough synthetic resin made by polymerization of styrene; soluble in aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents; used for injection molding, extrusion or casting for electrical insulation, fabric lamination, and molding of plastic objects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| McDonald's had the polystyrene to hold their food and the environmentalists made them take it off the market because it doesn't degrade and stays in landfills for 30,000 years. Styron Asia was established in 1994 to build a new base and network for polystyrene supply in Asia and SAL Petrochemical in 1998, in the light of the rising potential in the market in China. Key statement: A gel composition that is the combination of, or reaction product of, ingredients comprising polystyrene b-poly (ethylene-ethylene/propylene)-b-polystyrene, a nylon-grafted elastomer-and an extender. |
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