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Can you autoclave polystyrene for sterilization purposes?
No, you cannot autoclave polystyrene for sterilization purposes as it may melt or deform under high heat and pressure.
What is Polystyrene beads made from?
Yes, polystyrene beads are safe to use. One can learn more about polystyrene beads at popular on the web sources such as Tempo Foam, eHow, and Wise Geek.
Why acetone melts styrofoam?
Acetone can dissolve styrofoam because it breaks down the structure of polystyrene, the main component of styrofoam. When acetone is in contact with styrofoam, it can weaken the bonds holding the polystyrene molecules together, causing the styrofoam to melt or dissolve.
Are photos safe under polystyrene instead of glass?
i think so
Do polystyrene cups melt?
The cafe ran out of the usual cardboard containers, and gave me polystyrene. However, when i microwaved it i could taste it in the soup. Was only subtle but did ruin it a little for me. I am more worried about if the chemicals could be harmful. Can you help?
What glue destroys things?
Some adhesives act as solvents. For example, toluene is a solvent for polystyrene; it can be used to cause polystyrene parts to "melt" together, forming a permanent bond when the solvent evaporates. Xylene is a similar solvent/adhesive.
What temperature does jewelry melt in a safe?
The same temperature it melts at out of a safe.
Is it safe to melt plastic at home?
No, it is not safe to melt plastic at home because it can release harmful fumes and toxins that can be dangerous to your health and the environment.
Why is a polystyrene container used to store ice cubes?
Because polystyrene has certain thermal properties that can be used in order to store things and maintain their temperature. When you store ice cubes in polystyrene containers they won't melt and they'll keep cold because the cold they'll generate in the container won't escape, and the heat from outside won't come in.
How do you make plastic at home?
Melt styrofoam in a little bit of acetone to make polystyrene. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-%22make%22-plastic/?comments=all
Will rubbing alcohol melt a styrofoam cup?
Yes, rubbing alcohol can melt a styrofoam cup because it dissolves the polystyrene material that the cup is made of. The alcohol breaks down the structure of the styrofoam, causing it to dissolve or melt on contact.
Is it safe to eat snow or to drink it's melt?
yes its safe, as long as its not yellow !
