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Polystyrene, monocarboxy terminated

Cat.No ACMA00003328

Basic Information Description Application Features And Benefits
Catalog Number ACMA00003328
Synonyms PS-COOH
Molecular Weight Mw ~200,000 by GPC
Molecular Formula [CH2CH(C6H5)]n CO2H
Melting Point 106-112 °C
MDL Number MFCD00084450
NACRES NA.23
Quality Level 100
Storage Temperature 2-8°C
Description Polystyrene is a colorless and transparent thermoplastic, among which expanded polystyrene is commonly known as Styrofoam.
Application Polystyrene is often used to make foamed plastic products, and can be copolymerized with other rubber-type polymer materials to form products with various mechanical properties. In the field of building materials, expanded polystyrene is widely used as a sound insulation and heat insulation material for hollow floors.
Features And Benefits It is easily corroded by strong acid and alkali, and can be dissolved by various organic solvents, such as acetone and ethyl acetate. Not resistant to grease, easy to change color when exposed to UV light.

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