81401

Polystyrene

analytical standard, suitable for gel permeation chromatography (GPC), 500

• Synonym(s): PS
• Linear Formula: [CH₂CH(C₆H₅)]_n
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 24887594
• NACRES: NA.24
• MDL number: MFCD00084450

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Segment: 100
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• mol wt: M_n ~470, M_p ~472, M_w ~520
• technique(s): gel permeation chromatography (GPC): suitable
• Mw/Mn: ~1.11
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Polystyrene is a synthetic thermoplastic, which can find a wide range of applications due to its properties like low cost, rigidity, low specific weight, high chemical resistance, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility and good processability.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)