Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer known as styrene.
• It is used for making polystyrene products like polystyrene sheets, polystyrene foam, brush handles, and combs.
• It is used for making talcum powder.
• It is used for making polystyrene plastic like small jars, bottle caps, polystyrene cups, and storage containers.
• It is used for making audio cassettes.
• The demand for styrene in liquid form is estimated to be more than 15 million metric tonnes, and the need for its many applications mainly determines it. Western and Eastern Europe and North America have the highest yearly capacity for styrene manufacturing
• Polystyrene has been declared safe for use in food contact by the Food and Drug Administration for decades.