Styrene (C8H8), an important liquid chemical raw material, is a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with an olefin side chain and a conjugated system with a benzene ring. It is the simplest and most important member of unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbons.Styrene is widely used as a raw material for the production of synthetic resins and synthetic rubber.
Mainly used as raw material for polystyrene, synthetic rubber, engineering plastics, ion exchange resin, etc. Styrene polymers and copolymers are usedextensively in making polystyrene plastics,polyesters, protective coatings, resins, andsynthetic rubber (styrene-butadiene rubber).
Styrene is used in multiple industries, especially in reinforced plastics (e.g., fiberglass boats), and is widely used to make plastics and rubber, packaging materials (e.g., packing peanuts ), insulation for buildings, plastic pipes, food containers (e.g., takeout containers), and carpet backing.
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