Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:plastic
polymer Foam |
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:EPS
|
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:Styrofoam
|
| gptkbp:bannedIn |
Some cities and countries
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
(C8H8)n
|
| gptkbp:color |
White
|
| gptkbp:commercialUse |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:component |
Styrene monomer
|
| gptkbp:density |
10–50 kg/m³
|
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1940s
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Pollution
Non-biodegradable |
| gptkbp:expansion |
Blowing agents
|
| gptkbp:flammability |
Flammable
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Expanded Polystyrene
|
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:Dow_Chemical_Company
|
| gptkbp:material |
Polystyrene
|
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
100°C
|
| gptkbp:producedBy |
Polymerization of styrene
|
| gptkbp:reusable |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:structure |
Closed-cell
|
| gptkbp:thermalConductivity |
0.032–0.038 W/(m·K)
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Crafts
packaging Insulation Building materials Disposable food containers |
| gptkbp:waterAbsorption |
Low
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:EPS
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|