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  1. Polystyrene - Wikipedia

    Polystyrene (PS) / ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn / is a synthetic polymer made from monomers of the aromatic hydrocarbon styrene. [5] Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General-purpose polystyrene is clear, …

  2. Polystyrene | Chemical Compound | Britannica

    Jan 30, 2026 · polystyrene, a hard, stiff, brilliantly transparent synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of styrene. It is widely employed in the food-service industry as rigid trays and …

  3. What Is Polystyrene? Its Chemistry, Uses, and Concerns

    Nov 10, 2025 · Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer created through the linking of many individual styrene molecules. As one of the most widely produced plastics globally, it is derived from petroleum and is …

  4. Polystyrene (PS): Definition, Properties, and Uses | Xometry

    May 21, 2022 · Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic polymer produced through the polymerization of styrene monomers, resulting in a versatile material with broad industrial applications.

  5. Polystyrene - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Polystyrene (PS) is a polymer made from the monomer styrene, characterized as a solid thermoplastic at room temperature that can be melted for molding or extrusion.

  6. Polystyrene - PubChem

    Polystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics, with the scale of its production being several million tonnes per year. Polystyrene is naturally transparent, but can be colored with colorants.

  7. Polystyrene - Chemical Safety Facts

    Oct 14, 2022 · Polystyrene is a versatile plastic used to make a wide variety of consumer products. It is made by polymerizing styrene, a building-block chemical used in the manufacture of many products.