Polystyrene • Plastics Europe
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What is polystyrene? Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from styrene monomer, which is a liquid petrochemical. It is a thermoplastic polymer that softens when heated and can be converted via semi-finished products, such as films and sheets, into a wide range of items. Properties of polystyrene Polystyrene can be rigid or foamed. General purpose […]
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DIC commences commissioned production of polystyrene in Thailand - News and insights for the European coatings industry
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Plastic Market Size, Share, Trends & Growth Report, 2030
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Distribution of European (EU28 þ NO/CH) plastic converter demand by
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World plastic materials demand by resin types 2006 (PlasticsEurope 2008).
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About us • Plastics Europe
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Polystyrene Recycling: Difficult but not impossible
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Thermosets and thermoplastics (adapted from PlasticsEurope [2020]).
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EU restrictions on certain single-use plastics - European Commission
Plastics Europe Public LCI Database
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Unpacking the New Single-Use Plastic Directive for the EU: What are th - EcoTensil EU
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Polystyrene • Plastics Europe