About Styrenics Polystyrene What is Polystyrene? Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from styrene monomer. It is a thermoplastic polymer which softens when heated and can be converted via semi-finished products, such as films and sheets, into a wide range of final articles. Properties Polystyrene can be rigid or foamed. General purpose polystyrene is rigid and inelastic. Polystyrene is naturally transparent, but can be colored with colorants. It has low density which enables light weight and highly functional packaging. High Impact Polystyrene: Polystyrene containing a polybutadiene rubber impact modifier is opaque or translucent rather than transparent. This is often used blended with General Purpose polystyrene or on its own in a wide range of household applications and in food packaging. Applications Polystyrene is used in a wide range of applications, including: PackagingMedical items such as tissue culture trays, test tubes, petri dishes, diagnostic components, and housing for test kitsHousehold appliancesConsumer electronics productsBuilding and construction.
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.