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PS

Polystyrene





The International Resin Code for PS is

PS is among the most diverse plastic materials. In its unmodified form (crystal polystyrene), it is clear and rigid, with a glassy, sparkling appearance. Crystal PS is often used to make CD cases, and glossy, brittle disposable cutlery.
In its extruded form, PS foam is found in a range of products from coffee cups to home insulation to protective packaging peanuts.
PS plastic is
in SOLID form:
- Glossy
- Brittle
- Transparent: clear or coloured
as Plastic FOAM:
- Ultra lightweight
- Energy absorbing
- Opaque:
- often white
PS is used for
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Medical applications (solid)
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CD covers (solid)
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Food Packaging (foam)
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Protective packaging (foam)
WHAT TO LOOK FOR

CD cases like these

Disposable cutlery like this...
(the brittle kind, not the bendy ones)



Polystyrene FOAM
Rigid packaging & packaging peanuts


Food & Drink packaging


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