As a hard plastic, this plastic can be used in many products. Its properties qualify it to be ideal for food packaging, in making appliances, electronics, insulation for buildings, automobile parts and even in the medical world! It is versatile and cost-effective, making it a perfect choice (ChemicalSafetyFacts, 2016).

 

Packaging

Polystyrene insulates food better, it is cost effective and prevents the food

from spoiling. Carry-out meals, meat, dairy and eggs are just a few examples of

food that are conserved with polystyrene.

 

                                                                 

                                                                 

                                                                 Appliances

                                                                   Polystyrene resins are affordable, function well and have an appealing                                                                    appearance. Its simple processing makes it a popular choice amongst                                                                    manufacturers. It is used for microwaves and refrigerators to air                                                                            conditioners and vacuums.

 

                                                                 Electronics

                                                                   Polystyrene is used for TV's and several other IT equipment for safety                                                                    purposes. It’s also the leading choice for media enclosures, cassette                                                                      tape housing and clear CD and DVD jewel boxes. We may often                                                                            recognize it as styrofoam that is used in safely packaging                                                                                      electronics.  

 

 

 

Insulation

Polystyrene foam is also one of the materials for building insulation, roofing,

siding, panels, bath and shower units, lighting and plumbing fixtures. It is durable

and resistant to water damage, which is definitely very important in construction.   

 

 

Medical

Physicians are often looking for new products/materials to enhance medical care. With outstanding clarity, processability and ease of sterilization, polystyrene resins are used for disposable medical applications, including tissue culture trays, test tubes, petri dishes, diagnostic components, and housing for test kits.

 

 

Other

Many consumer goods, like toys, garden equipment, kitchen and bath accessories and other durable goods are made from polystyrene (PlasticsEurope, n.d.)