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Philippe HEIM : Technical assistance and development Polystyrene
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Olivier de LINARÈS : Process engineer - Polystyrene Process Department Manager
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Laure HYM : Polystyrene Market Manager - ATOFINA
INTRODUCTION
Styrene's compatibility with a wide range of monomers and polymers has led to the development of a diverse family of styrenic polymers with properties ranging from transparent to opaque, from brittle to impact-resistant, from rigid to elastomeric. Table 1 summarizes the main styrenic polymers, their constituent monomers and their main properties.
This article deals with the following styrenic polymers:
polystyrene or standard PS, amorphous, brittle and transparent, often called crystal PS because of its clarity;
PS impact, a polybutadiene/styrene copolymer, also known as HIPS, which is impact-resistant but opaque;
styrene-rich SB styrene/butadiene block copolymers, also known as impact-resistant, transparent CLIPS.
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Polystyrene and styrene copolymers
Constituent monomers
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