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

ABS or styrene acrylonitrite butadiene is a copolymer plastic
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Expanded polystyrene

Polystyrene Foams

Expanded polystyrene is a widely used commodity polymer
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Polystyrene

Polystyrene

Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from styrene monomer
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Cosmetics

SAN

SAN or styrene acrylonitrile is a transparent copolymer plastic.
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