Catalog Number
ACMA00003328
Product Name
Polystyrene, monocarboxy terminated
Category
Hydrophobic Polymers
Description
Polystyrene is a colorless and transparent thermoplastic, among which expanded polystyrene is commonly known as Styrofoam.
Molecular Weight
Mw ~200,000 by GPC
Molecular Formula
[CH2CH(C6H5)]n CO2H
Application
Polystyrene is often used to make foamed plastic products, and can be copolymerized with other rubber-type polymer materials to form products with various mechanical properties. In the field of building materials, expanded polystyrene is widely used as a sound insulation and heat insulation material for hollow floors.
Features And Benefits
It is easily corroded by strong acid and alkali, and can be dissolved by various organic solvents, such as acetone and ethyl acetate. Not resistant to grease, easy to change color when exposed to UV light.