Polystyrene is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Packaging Materials: Its lightweight and durable nature makes it ideal for protective packaging in shipping and storage, ensuring products remain safe during transit.
- Insulation Products: Commonly used in building materials, polystyrene provides excellent thermal insulation, helping to improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
- Consumer Goods: Found in a variety of everyday products such as disposable cutlery, containers, and toys, it offers a cost-effective solution for manufacturers while being easy to mold into various shapes.
- Laboratory Applications: In research settings, polystyrene is often used for creating microplates and petri dishes, facilitating biological experiments due to its clarity and chemical resistance.
- 3D Printing: As a popular filament material, polystyrene is favored in additive manufacturing for its ease of use and ability to produce detailed prototypes, making it a go-to choice for designers and engineers.
General Information
Properties
Safety and Regulations
Applications
Polystyrene is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Packaging Materials: Its lightweight and durable nature makes it ideal for protective packaging in shipping and storage, ensuring products remain safe during transit.
- Insulation Products: Commonly used in building materials, polystyrene provides excellent thermal insulation, helping to improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
- Consumer Goods: Found in a variety of everyday products such as disposable cutlery, containers, and toys, it offers a cost-effective solution for manufacturers while being easy to mold into various shapes.
- Laboratory Applications: In research settings, polystyrene is often used for creating microplates and petri dishes, facilitating biological experiments due to its clarity and chemical resistance.
- 3D Printing: As a popular filament material, polystyrene is favored in additive manufacturing for its ease of use and ability to produce detailed prototypes, making it a go-to choice for designers and engineers.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.