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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
material
|
| gptkbp:application |
soundproofing
model making floatation devices art and design projects construction insulation |
| gptkbp:brand |
gptkb:Dow_Chemical_Company
|
| gptkbp:built |
polystyrene
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
lightweight
water-resistant thermal insulator |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
resistant to many chemicals
|
| gptkbp:colors |
white
blue green gray pink |
| gptkbp:commonName |
decorative items
coolers craft projects coffee cups shipping materials |
| gptkbp:distribution |
low density
|
| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
flammable
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
non-biodegradable
low thermal conductivity contributes to ocean pollution |
| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1941
|
| gptkbp:globalPresence |
widely_used_in_the_United_States
used_in_Europe used_in_Asia |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Styrofoam
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
Ray_McIntire
|
| gptkbp:livePerformance |
solid
foam |
| gptkbp:market |
construction industry
packaging industry shipping industry food service industry craft industry |
| gptkbp:reflects |
not widely recycled
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
subject to environmental laws
banned in some cities |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
potential health risks when heated
release of toxic chemicals |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
insulation
packaging food containers |
| gptkbp:usesTechnology |
paper products
biodegradable foam mushroom packaging |
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
landfill
incineration recycling centers |