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Polystyrene

average Mw ~400,000 by GPC

Synonym(s):

PS

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Linear Formula:
[CH2CH(C6H5)]n
CAS Number:
9003-53-6
MDL number:
MFCD00084450
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24868241
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

100

mol wt

average Mw ~400,000 by GPC

mp

212 °C

SMILES string

c1(ccccc1)C=C

InChI

1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2

InChI key

PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Applications of Polystyrene in Industrial Chemistry: This comprehensive review discusses the synthesis, characteristics, and wide-ranging applications of polystyrene, emphasizing its role in academic research and industrial usage (T Arfin et al., 2015).
  • Upcycling Polystyrene: This article explores innovative approaches to recycling polystyrene, reducing environmental impact and advancing sustainability in material sciences (JC Capricho et al., 2022).
  • Potential Toxicity of Polystyrene Microplastic Particles: Examines the potential impacts of polystyrene microplastics on human health at the cellular level, important for public health and safety (J Hwang et al., 2020).

Physical form

90% isotactic.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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