Polystyrene is a plastic used to knick knacks and toy in the current period. The plastic is stiff and brittle and made of styrofoam.
In 1839 by Eduard Simon discovered polystyrene. Polystyrene found from Turkish Sweetgum Liquidambar tree oriental.
Polyestyrene plastic is resistant to acid and alkali are so many uses for example stereofoam made to put the food. Use plastic thermoforming and injection molding method is used to produce disposable spoon and fork, a diamond, a smoke detector, plates for cars, and others.
Polystyrene foam is a good insulator to be used for isolation of building materials such as concrete, and also has good damping properties to the plastic used for packaging.
Polystyrene foam is poison for life in the ocean when eaten by a bird or sea creature excessively.
Ways to minimize consumption polystyrene is made by Starbuck coffee cup could replace recyclable.
Product of polystyrene
