Polystyrene

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021565

1. Refers to a plastic polymer formed by linking styrene molecules. PS is used to make a variety of products including plastic cutlery and food containers. It is often used in its foamed state. (U.S. EPA, 1995c)

2. A plastic polymer used to make a variety of products including plastic cutlery and food containers. It is often used in its foamed state.

3. A polymer of styrene that is a rigid, transparent thermoplastic with good physical and electrical insulating properties, used in molded products, foams, and sheet materials.

4. Thermoplastic polymer or copolymer comprised of at least 80 percent styrene or para-methylstyrene by weight.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-ENV-021565
Field	Environment
Subject	Land, waste and cleanup
Abbreviation	PS
References	Measuring Recycling Guidance Glossary; Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Program Glossary; DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary; 40 CFR 60.561 (CFR 2013)

Record as JSON

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