Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of polystyrene (plastic) and synthetic rubber.
Employed in the manufacture of resins and composites. - Industrial Use: Found in the production of packaging materials, insulation, and automotive parts.
- Consumer Products: Used in the manufacture of plastic toys, containers, and disposable cutlery.
Where is Styrene Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in some plants, such as cinnamon and coffee beans.
- Industrial Production: Produced through the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene.
- Consumer Products: Found in polystyrene products, foam packaging, and some food containers.