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Yes; it was registered by Dow Chemical in 1946.
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How do you spell styrofoam?
The trademarked name "Styrofoam" (extruded polystyrene foam) has become so generic a term that it is almost never capitalized.
What is the difference between polystyrene and Styrofoam?
Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of expanded polystyrene foam, used for thermal insulation and craft applications. In general, polystyrene refers to the polymer, while Styrofoam specifically refers to the foam product.
Is 'styrofoam' a proper noun?
Yes, Styrofoam is a proper noun, a trademarked product of the Dow Chemical Company.However, the word often appears in lowercase in reputable professional publications for any similar product.A similar usage change occurred with the word mayonniase, which is no longer a proper noun.
Why is the word Styrofoam always capitalized?
"Styrofoam" is always capitalized because it is a trademarked brand name for a type of polystyrene foam insulation. The capitalization helps differentiate the specific brand from the general term "polystyrene foam."
Is styrofoam dry ice?
No. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, which can only exist at extremely low temperatures. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam often used for thermal insulation and craft applications.
Where does Styrofoam beads originate from?
Styrofoam beads originate from polystyrene, a synthetic polymer derived from petroleum. The production process involves the expansion of polystyrene granules through the addition of a blowing agent, which creates lightweight, air-filled beads. These beads are commonly used in various applications, including packaging materials and insulation. The term "Styrofoam" is actually a trademarked brand name for a specific type of expanded polystyrene foam developed by the Dow Chemical Company.
Is N-Strike trademarked?
yes it is trademarked by hasbro
Is NyQuil patented or trademarked?
Yes. This is a patented, trademarked product.
Is the brand Nike trademarked?
Yes, the brand Nike is trademarked.
Is save the date trademarked?
No it is not trademarked. It is just an extrememly common phrase for weddings mostly, but the phrase itself "save the date" is not trademarked
Can a person be trademarked?
Yes they can, if they belong to a certain company or ownership they can be trademarked.
Is Mario trademarked?
Yes, Mario is a trademarked character owned by Nintendo.
