What products are made with polystyrene?
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 containers, disposable eating utensils, and foamed cups, plates, and bowls.
What is polystyrene commonly used for?
As a hard, solid plastic, it is often used in products that require clarity, such as food packaging and laboratory ware. When combined with various colorants, additives or other plastics, polystyrene is used to make appliances, electronics, automobile parts, toys, gardening pots and equipment and more.
What is expanded polystyrene used for?
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid cellular plastic, which is found in a multitude of shapes and applications. It is used for fish boxes, packaging for electrical consumer goods and for insulation panels for building. These are the most commonly known uses and we will mention others in this document.
Is great stuff compatible with polystyrene?
This is the single-most popular question. Here’s the answer: Adhesives from DuPont offer dependable, long-term service for a wide variety of applications and are compatible with most construction materials. The most commonly used adhesive with Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation is Great Stuff Pro™ Construction Adhesive.
Does expanding foam damage polystyrene?
As far as I’m aware polyurethane foam and polystyrene foam do not react in contact with each other (but polystyrene does react with PVC insulated cables). Expanding foam in cans is indeed polyurethane (PU) and Kingspan or Cellotex are also brands of PU sheet (board).
What is the best glue for polystyrene?
Adhesives that bond well to polystyrene include:
- Cyanoacrylates – All Permabond cyanoacrylates bond well to polystyrene.
- Two component epoxies bond well to polystyrene.
- UV Curable – UV Curable adhesives are an excellent choice for bonding polystyrene.