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Polystyrene and styrene copolymers

Authors: Philippe HEIM, Olivier de LINARÈS, Laure HYM

Publication date: July 10, 2002

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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.

Table 1 - 

Main styrenic polymers

Comonomers used with styrene

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The percentages indicated are mass contents.

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