POLYSTYRENE

pŏlˌēstīˈrēn, widely used plastic; it is a polymer of styrene. Polystyrene is a colorless, transparent thermoplastic that softens slightly above 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) and becomes a viscous liquid at around 185 degrees Celsius (365 degrees Fahrenheit). It is resistant to acids, alkalies, oils, and alcohols. It is produced either as a solid or as a foamed plastic marketed under the trade name Styrofoam. Its many uses include electrical and thermal insulation, translucent window panels, storage-battery cases, and toilet articles.

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books on: Polystyrene  - 330 results

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Cladding of Buildings
Book by Alan Brookes; E & FN Spon, 1998
Subjects: Curtain Walls
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A History of the International Chemical Industry
Book by Fred Aftalion, Otto Theodor Benfey; University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991
Subjects: Chemical Industry--History, Chemistry--History
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Illustrated Theatre Production Guide
Book by John Holloway; Focal Press, 2002
Subjects: Stage Management, Theaters--Stage-Setting And Scenery
...decorative trim, altering and making doors, installing hinges, hanging doors, installing locks CHAPTER 18 WORKING WITH POLYSTYRENE FOAM 275 Cutting, gluing, covering, making a cornice CHAPTER 19 HOW DO YOU MAKE 291 Lots of different theatre projects...
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The Economic Feasibility of Recycling: A Case Study of Plastic Wastes
Book by T. Randall Curlee; Praeger Publishers, 1986
Subjects: Plastic Scrap--United States--Recycling
...polyethylene, polyesters, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl chloride...work has been done on the pyrolysis of polystyrene, PVC, and, in particular, polypropylene. Polystyrene and PVC can be completely pyrolyzed...
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Public Relations Inquiry as Rhetorical Criticism: Case Studies of Corporate Discourse and Social Influence
Book by William N. Elwood; Praeger Publishers, 1995
Subjects: Public Relations--United States--Case Studies
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journal articles on: Polystyrene  - 142 results

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"CARE" Program Is the Only Nationwide Recycling Program for Polystyrene
Journal article; Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 59, 1996
Subjects: Dart Container Corp.--Waste management, Food services--Waste management, Plastics industry--Waste management, Polystyrene--Waste management
...Only Nationwide Recycling Program for Polystyrene. Despite the boom in recycling...only portable recycling program for polystyrene foam food service products available...institutional customers a fully-integrated polystyrene recycling system that includes promotional...
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Estrogenicity of Styrene Oligomers and Assessment of Estrogen Receptor Binding Assays
Journal article by Katsutoshi Ohno, Yukimasa Azuma, Katsuhiro Date, Shigeru Nakano, Toru Kobayashi, Yasuhiro Nagao, Toshihiro Yamada; Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 110, 2002
...Yasuhiro Nagao , Toshihiro Yamada Polystyrene is frequently used in resins, and the styrene dimers and trimers eluted from polystyrene have been reported to have estrogenic...styrene dimers and trimers eluted from polystyrene-containing instant noodle containers...
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Resolution of Trade Disputes under NAFTA's Chapter 19: The Lessons of Extending the Binational Panel Process to Mexico
Journal article by David A. Gantz; Law and Policy in International Business, Vol. 29, 1998
Subjects: Commercial treaties--Interpretation and construction, Dumping (International trade)--Laws, regulations, etc., Free Trade Agreement, 1992, United States-Canada-Mexico, Imports--Taxation
...color picture tubes, flowers, magnesium, polystyrene, synthetic bailer twine, malt beverages...exceptions, Cut-to-Length Steel Plate and Polystyrene, there have been no dissents. The other...unanimous, although in two instances, Polystyrene and Rolled Steel Plate, one or more...
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McDonald's and the Environmental Defense Fund: A Case Study of a Green Alliance
Journal article by Sharon M. Livesey; The Journal of Business Communication, Vol. 36, 1999
Subjects: Environmental Defense Fund--Environmental policy, Environmental protection--Joint ventures, McDonald's Corp.--Environmental policy, Restaurant industry--Environmental policy
...pressure from EDF, McDonalds abandoned the polystyrene boxes (called clamshells) it had traditionally...announcement that it was discontinuing its polystyrene foam clamshells or sandwich containers...company one of the largest single users of polystyrene in the United States, had made McDonalds...
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A Model for the Energetic-Economic Optimization of Office Buildings
Journal article by Abraham Yezioro, Isaac Guedi Capeluto; Architectural Science Review, Vol. 50, 2007
Subjects: Energy management systems--Methods, Energy management--Methods, Interior lighting--Methods, Office buildings--Australia, Office buildings--Design and construction, Office buildings--Energy use, Office buildings--Models, Work environment--Evaluation, Working conditions--Evaluation
...polystyrene...polystyrene...polystyrene...
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Busy Little Recyclers: Chemical Process, Microbial Metabolism Transform Trash-Bound Plastics
Magazine article by Aimee Cunningham; Science News, Vol. 169, February 25, 2006
Subjects: Biodegradable plastics--Usage, Microbial metabolism--Forecasts and trends, Plastics--Biodegradation, Plastics--Usage, Polystyrene--Waste management
...produced more than 2 million tons of polystyrene to make such items as food packaging...There is little demand for recycled polystyrene because its of lower quality than the polystyrene made directly from petroleum components...
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From Cradle to Grave: Measuring Products' Environmental Impact
Magazine article by Mark Duda, Jane S. Shaw; USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), Vol. 125, May 1997
Subjects: Environmental impact analysis--Methods, Green marketing--Economic aspects, Green products--Economic aspects, Product life cycle--Environmental aspects
...the convenience of plastic containers, polystyrene packaging, disposable diapers, and other...another Franklin study comparing foam polystyrene and bleached paperboard containers...Another Franklin study that compared foam polystyrene and bleached paperboard containers did...
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Okay, Okay - Here's Another Look at Plastics
Magazine article by Loann C. Gutin; E, Vol. 5, June 1994
Subjects: Plastic scrap--Recycling, Plastics--Environmental aspects
...His business is melting and reshaping polystyrene, better known by the brand name Styrofoam...costs, and that his product - made from polystyrene that already existed, that would have...risks of liver cancer and brain tumors; polystyrene manufacture involves benzene, a carcinogen...
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Nicola Gobbetto: Galleria Fonti
Magazine article by Filippo Romeo; Artforum International, Vol. 45, September 2006
Subjects: Abstract sculpture--Exhibitions, Gobbetto, Nicola--Exhibitions, Sculpture, Abstract--Exhibitions
...transformed the gallery space into a white polystyrene grotto. Upon entering Cave (all works...Instead of smooth walls, there were polystyrene monoliths that formed recesses and projections...tubes, was transformed by layers of polystyrene panels. It was indeed like being in...
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Navajo Block Prints
Magazine article by Lisa Blanchette; Arts & Activities, Vol. 136, November 2004
Subjects: Graphic arts--Methods, Graphic arts--Study and teaching
...a variety of block-printmaking techniques, using recycled polystyrene trays. After reading the book and experimenting with the...Construction paper in o variety of colors * Glue sticks * Polystyrene foam trays LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will...
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We'll Live in Polystyrene Homes Soon, Says Group; in Association with DOVE BUILDING MATERIALS Construction
Newspaper article; The Journal (Newcastle, England), May 2, 2008
Subjects: Architecture and energy conservation, Building materials industry--Green market, Building materials--Green market, Energy efficient buildings, Housing development--Green market, Polystyrene--Green market
Well Live in Polystyrene Homes Soon, Says Group; in Association with DOVE BUILDING MATERIALS...promoting a construction method known as ICF, based on interlocking polystyrene bricks filled with concrete. It has not been used on a large scale...
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FOAM SWEET HOME; Hidden Strength: Simon Duxbury Used Polystyrene to Build His House
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), September 7, 2007
Subjects: House construction, Polystyrene, Residential construction
...FOAM SWEET HOME; Hidden Strength: Simon Duxbury Used Polystyrene to Build His House. Byline: LIZ ROWLINSON OK...acrossthe North. First, its built from the kind of polystyrene bricks youd normally findprotecting a new TV or computer...
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It Will Never Fit on the Passport, You Big Dummy; Supersize Photo-Me: A Giant Woman Stops Commuters in Their Tracks at Victoria Station Today. the 16ft Polystyrene Statue Was Designed by David Beckham's Tattoist Louis Molloy. It Follows the Huge Swimmer Unveiled on Tuesday near Tower Bridge and Is Part of Publicity for a New Reality TV Show
Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), September 21, 2007
Subjects: Passports, Polystyrene--Design and construction, Reality television programs, Towers, Towers (Structures)
...Commuters in Their Tracks at Victoria Station Today. the 16ft Polystyrene Statue Was Designed by David Beckhams Tattoist Louis Molloy...commuters in their tracks atVictoria station today. The 16ft polystyrene statue was designed by DavidBeckhams tattoist Louis Molloy...
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Holy Smoke, These Chimneys Are Fakes!; POLYSTYRENE POTS ARE JUST TEMPORARY SAYS HISTORIC BUILDINGS EXPERT
Newspaper article; Coventry Evening Telegraph (England), January 13, 2001
...Holy Smoke, These Chimneys Are Fakes!; POLYSTYRENE POTS ARE JUST TEMPORARY SAYS HISTORIC...fitted with new chimney pots - made of polystyrene. But historic buildings architect...would-be protesters to stay calm - the polystyrene pots will be only temporary. They...
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MAKE YOUR OWN TELETUBBY; It's Not Quite Po-Fect but What Do You Expect from Some of Dad's Old Socks, a Pan Scourer, a Polystyrene Tray and a Curtain Ring!; CUT OUT AND KEEP STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Newspaper article by Amanda Ward; The Mirror (London, England), August 29, 1997
...You Expect from Some of Dads Old Socks, a Pan Scourer, a Polystyrene Tray and a Curtain Ring!; CUT OUT AND KEEP STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE...scourer (make sure its unused), needle and cotton and a white polystyrene tray (free from last nights Chinese). Find a plastic ball...
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encyclopedia articles on: Polystyrene  - 8 results

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Polystyrene
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
POLYSTYRENE pol esti ren, widely used plastic ; it is a polymer of styrene. Polystyrene is a colorless, transparent thermoplastic that softens slightly above 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) and...
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Styrofoam
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
STYROFOAM see polystyrene . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Thermoplastics
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...heated to permit fabrication by methods such as molding or extrusion. Thermoplastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, acrylics, nylons, spandex-type polyurethanes, and cellulosics. ____________________ Copyright...
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Petrochemical
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...acetone, acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and ammonia. Materials made from the gases include carbon black, synthetic rubber, polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene. Petrochemicals are widely used in agriculture, in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic...
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Napalm
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...first thickeners used was an aluminum soap (a salt of aluminum and certain fatty acids). Later thickeners have been based on polystyrene and similar polymers. ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia...
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