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polystyrene is a thermoplastic which means that it is a plastic that can be melted and molded into any shape. So basically, polystyrene is a plastic, though it can be molded when heated whereas normal plastics just melt in contact with heat.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoWhen burned Polystyrene (styrofoam is expanded polystyrene) produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (causes cancer) carbon soot (also can cause cancer) and carbon monoxide which is poisonous.
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∙ 12y agoYes. Polystyrene can be recycled in many ways.
It can be grounded and used as a soil conditioner to improve drainage and sewage.
They can also be be used to produce completely different polystyrene products.
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∙ 15y agoStyrofoam is made from carbon and hydrogen. It burns to create carbon dioxide, water, and soot. This is essentially the same as burning wood or oil. So yes it does emit some pollutants, but nothing unusual or different from other materials
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∙ 14y agoYes, polystyrene can be toxic if consumed. That is why you are recommended to eat the food on it, not the container itself.
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∙ 14y agoyes its very toxic when you put it in the microwave.
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Which has more crystalline atactic polystyrene or syndiotactic polystyre?
The atactic polystyrene is more crystalline than the syndiotactic polystyrene.
What do the letters plastic on mean?
it means what kind of plastic it is and if it is recycleable
Why are lifesaving rings made of Polystyrene?
Polystyrene is not very dense.
Why polystyrene film is used for IR calibration?
the polystyrene film is cover all the ir range.
Why does fish oil dissolve polystyrene?
Polystyrene is soluble in most oils to a greater or lesser degree, depending upon the particular oil, the temperature and the amount of time it is in contact with the polystyrene.
Is thermocol recycleable?
no
Is pine recycleable?
you burn it
Are audio cassette cases recycleable?
Yep
What are facts about garbage?
80% of general garbage is recycleable.
Is polystyrene biodegradable?
Polystyrene is NOT biodegradable
What is rigid polystyrene?
Rigid polystyrene is a hard plastic Rigid polystyrene is a hard plastic
Can you put acohocal in a recycleable bottle?
Yes, if it is adequately cleaned.
Is foam recycable?
Yes styrofoam is recycleable as most styrofoam labels have a recycle triangle ( which means it is recycleable)
Which has more crystalline atactic polystyrene or syndiotactic polystyre?
The atactic polystyrene is more crystalline than the syndiotactic polystyrene.
Why is polystyrene called polystyrene?
Because polystyrene is the polymer of the monomer styrene; poli in the Greek language has the meaning of many.
What do the letters plastic on mean?
it means what kind of plastic it is and if it is recycleable
Why are lifesaving rings made of Polystyrene?
Polystyrene is not very dense.
