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Polystyrene, also known as PS, has been mass-produced since 1930.
  - It is a thermoplastic polymer.
- Applications: PS is commonly used for inexpensive packaging materials, pens, safety razors, flatware, and CD jewel boxes. In Styrofoam forms, PS is used to make high-throughput, thin-walled, easy-to-mold parts where structure is not paramount.
- General properties: It is an inexpensive material that is not structurally strong but easy to mold. It machines well, and is highly transparent.
- Trade Name: Novacor 555.
Specific Grades of Polystyrene
1. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, homopolymer, high and medium flow.
2. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, homopolymer, heat resistant.
3. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, homopolymer, 20% long and short glass fiber reinforced.
4. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, rubber-modified, flame-retardant, UL-V0.
5. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, rubber-modified, high impact.
6. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / acrylonitrile, copolymer, molding and extrusion.
7. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / acrylonitrile, copolymer, olefin rubber modified.
8. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / acrylonitrile, copolymer, 20% glass fiber reinforced.
9. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / butadiene, copolymer, clear.
10. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, acrylonitrile / styrene / acrylic (ASA) copolymer, extrusion, blow molding, injection molding grades.
11. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, ASA with acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene copolymer, clear styrene butadiene copolymers.
12. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer, molding and extrusion.
13. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer, impact modified.
14. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer, 20% glass fiber reinforced.
15. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, copolymer, high heat resistant, injection molding.
16. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, copolymer, impact modified, high heat resistant.
17. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, copolymer, 20% glass fiber reinforced, high heat resistant.
18. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, styrene / methyl-methacrylate copolymer.
19. Polystyrene and styrene copolymers, copolymer, 20% PAN carbon fiber, EMI shielding (conductive).
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