Home About Styrenics What is Styrene? The name styrene comes from styrax balsam, the resin of liquidambar trees grown in sub-tropical climates around the world. This resin contains, among other components, small amounts of styrene. Styrene is the precursor for many polymers and rubbers. On an industrial scale, styrene is manufactured from petroleum and gas derivatives. It also occurs naturally in very small quantities in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Find out more about the many different types of styrene and their properties: ABS ABS or styrene acrylonitrite butadiene is a copolymer plastic Read More Polystyrene Foams Expanded polystyrene is a widely used commodity polymer Read More Polystyrene Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from styrene monomer Read More SAN SAN or styrene acrylonitrile is a transparent copolymer plastic. Read More Safety and sustainability Read More
12 February 2025 Priority? Insulation! A pan-European campaign to drive the energy transition The leaders of Europe's insulation industry associations - Exiba, Eurima, Eumeps, and PU Europe - explore why tackling excessive energy use in buildings first is the key to achieving energy transition, cutting costs for citizens, and keeping European industries competitive.
10 December 2024 Time for a new, multidisciplinary approach to the study of microplastics in the environment In recent years, there has been a growing body of research on nano- and micro-plastics and the potential risks for human health and the environment. As part of our commitments, we have been collaborating with regulators and scientists to better understand how microplastics are formed, their impact, and to propose measures to mitigate their release.
1 October 2024 European Commission’s Political Priorities for 2024-2029: A Styrenics Perspective In July, during her election for a second term as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her Political Guidelines to the newly elected Members of the European Parliament.