What is a Polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from monomers of the aromatic hydrocarbon styrene. Polystyrene can be solid or foamed.
General-purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight. It is a poor barrier to air and water vapor and has a relatively low melting point.
Where Can I Get Polystyrene In South Africa?
Polystyrene Product Company (Pty) Ltd
Address: Unit 8, Commercial City, National Sales Office, Cnr Malibongwe Drive and Tungsten Rd Lower Ground Level, Strydompark, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Hours:Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 678 5626
Polystyrene Cutter
Address: Unit 2, 298 Brander St, Jan Niemand Park, Pretoria, 0186, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 87 551 3018
ISO Moulders, Durban
Address: 75 Teakwood Rd, Clairwood, Durban, 4052, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 87 086 1990
StyrenePak
Address: 59 Kragbron Rd, Klopperpark, Germiston, 1601, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 79 893 2496
Is there a difference between polystyrene and Styrofoam?
Polystyrene is made from styrene monomers, which are derived from petroleum. Styrofoam is a brand of expanded polystyrene foam that is commonly used for insulation and packaging.
The foam is produced by heating and expanding tiny beads of polystyrene with steam.
What is the most common type of polystyrene?
Solid or rigid form: this polystyrene type is transparent, rigid, brittle, and moderately strong in its unmodified state.
Foam form: the most notable use of polystyrene is in a foam form, also known as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). Film Form: films made from polystyrene are transparent, durable, and printable.