Polystyrene is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Packaging Materials: Commonly used to create lightweight and durable packaging solutions, such as foam containers and protective packaging, which help reduce shipping costs and improve product safety.
- Insulation Products: Employed in the construction industry for thermal insulation, polystyrene boards help improve energy efficiency in buildings, leading to lower heating and cooling costs.
- Consumer Goods: Found in a variety of everyday products, including toys, appliances, and disposable cutlery, offering versatility and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing.
- Medical Applications: Utilized in laboratory equipment and disposable medical devices, polystyrene's clarity and ease of sterilization make it ideal for use in healthcare settings.
- 3D Printing: Serves as a filament in additive manufacturing, allowing for the creation of intricate designs and prototypes, which can be produced quickly and at a lower cost compared to other materials.
General Information
Properties
Safety and Regulations
Applications
Polystyrene is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Packaging Materials: Commonly used to create lightweight and durable packaging solutions, such as foam containers and protective packaging, which help reduce shipping costs and improve product safety.
- Insulation Products: Employed in the construction industry for thermal insulation, polystyrene boards help improve energy efficiency in buildings, leading to lower heating and cooling costs.
- Consumer Goods: Found in a variety of everyday products, including toys, appliances, and disposable cutlery, offering versatility and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing.
- Medical Applications: Utilized in laboratory equipment and disposable medical devices, polystyrene's clarity and ease of sterilization make it ideal for use in healthcare settings.
- 3D Printing: Serves as a filament in additive manufacturing, allowing for the creation of intricate designs and prototypes, which can be produced quickly and at a lower cost compared to other materials.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.