What are the industrial uses of styrene?

2025,10,27

Styrene, also known as ethenylbenzene or vinylbenzene, is an organic compound and a derivative of benzene. It is a colourless oily liquid that is extensively used to make polystyrene plastics, fibreglass, synthetic rubber, and latex.

What are the industrial uses of styrene?

Styrene is essential in the creation of many consumer and industrial products that are used every day. A few of the most familiar uses of styrene include:

Solid Polystyrene: Used for packaging, medical/optical devices, electronics, toys, kitchen appliances, and household items.
Polystyrene Foam: Applied in lightweight protective packaging, food containers, building parts, and insulation.
Polystyrene Film: Used for food packaging, laminating, and printing.

Other Styrene-Based Materials:

ABS Plastic: Used in fridge liners, medical devices, auto parts, small household appliances, toys, and luggage.
SAN Plastic: Applied for food containers, tableware, bathroom fittings, and optical fibers.
SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber): used in tires, conveyor belts, gaskets, and seals.
SBL (Styrene Butadiene Latex): Used in paper coatings.

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