Polystyrene

Polystyrene is a High molecular weight thermoplastic resin produced by free radical polymerization of styrene; grades crystal, impact, expandable Polystyrene uses and applications include: injection molded goods; extruded goods; pill bottles; food packaging film; applianceelectronicsmachine housings; toys; household equipmemt; recreation equipmemt; construction equipmemt; plastic pigments for emulsion paints; in polyarylene ether blends; expandable foam for insulation, protective packaging, ice buckets, water coolers, construction, fillers in shipping containers, egg carton foam; modifier for SB latexes; adsorbent resin for water treatment; opacifier; pharmaceutical excipient; stiffener for carpet backings and fabrics; film-former in cosmetics; in food packaging adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives; in food-contact coatings, paper; in cellophane for food packaging; plasticizer in food-contact rubber articles; Ion-exchange resin for purification of foods and potable water (removes undesirable ions); purification of glycerin and enzymes