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What are Polystyrene (PS) Plastic Bottles and their common uses?
Is a clear and rigid economical plastic that is used in disposable
cutlery, plastic models, CD and DVD cases, and smoke detector housings.
Products made from Extruded polystyrene (XPS) can be found in packing
materials, insulation, and foam drink cups.
Polystyrene is not easily recycled due to its light weight (especially if
it's XPS). Polystyrene does not biodegrade, and is often an abundant
pollution along beaches and waterways.
Properties of Polystyrene Plastic Bottles
- Excellent moisture barrier for short shelf life products
- Excellent optical clarity in general purpose form
- Significant stiffness in both foamed and rigid forms
- Low density and high stiffness in foamed applications
- Low thermal conductivity and excellent insulation with foam
Common Uses for Polystyrene Plastic
- Food Service Items
- Cups
- Plates
- Bowls
- Cutlery
- Clamshells
- Rigid Food Containers
- Protective Foam Packaging
- Packing Peanuts (loose fill)
- Compact Disc Cases
- Aspirin Bottles
- Agricultural Trays
- Electronic Housings
- Cable Spools
- Building Insulation
- Video Cassette Cartridges
- Coat Hangers
- Medical Products
- Toys
Products Made with Polystyrene Recycled Content
- Thermal Insulation
- Thermometers
- Light Switch Plates
- Vents
- Desk Trays
- Rulers
- License Plate Frames
- Cameras or Video Cassette Casings
- Foamed Food Service Applications
- Egg Shell Cartons
- Plastic Moldings
- Expandable polystyrene (EPS) Foam
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