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Also known as PS, poly(styrene), polystyrenes, PS plastic, poly(1-phenylethylene)

polymère de styrène

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Polystyrene is a lightweight plastic material commonly used to make everyday products like yogurt containers, takeout cups, and protective packaging. It matters because it's inexpensive and easy to mold into detailed shapes, making it useful for food storage and shipping, though its environmental impact is a significant concern.

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Instance of
Vinyl polymer
Subclass of
hydrocarbon
Image
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Polystyrene
density
1.0691
melting point
240
polymer of
styrene
hardness
10
limiting oxygen index
17.8
recycling code
06
tensile modulus of elasticity
3
short name
PS
CXSMILES
[*]C(c1ccccc1)C[*] |Sg:n:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8::ht|
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Le polystyrène (sigle PS), sagex (Suisse) styromousse (Canada) ou frigolite (Belgique) est le polymère de formule -(CH2-CH(Ph)n-, obtenu par polymérisation du monomère styrène CH2=CH-Ph.

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