Polystyrene
Product Description
| Product | Polystyrene |
| CAS | 9003-53-6 |
| Formula | C8H8; H2 |
| Synonym | polystyrene, styrongp, styronps3, styront679, styropian, styropianfh105, styropolht500, styropolibe, styropoljq300, Poly(styrene), Polystyrene, Atactic polystyrene, Benzene, ethenyl-, homopolymer, Ethenylbenzene homopolymer, Polystyrene latex, Polystyrene resin Polystyrol, PS, Styrene polymer, Styrene, polymerized, Vinylbenzene polymer |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 104.15 |
| EINECS | 202-851-5 |
| EINECS | 204-126-9 |
| Molecular weight | 100.02 |
| SMILES | C(C(*)(F)F)(*)(F)F |
| Notes | 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 |
| Class | Enzymes, Water Treatment |
| Function | Enzyme, Resins, Adsorbent, Dispersant, Flow Control Agent, Raw Material, Additive, Lubricant |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Electronics, Adhesives, Plastics, Rubber, Construction |
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