Polystyrenes

Polymerized forms of styrene used as a biocompatible material, especially in dentistry. They are thermoplastic and are used as insulators, for injection molding and casting, as sheets, plates, rods, rigid forms and beads.

Also Known As:

Polystyrene; Polystyrol; Polystyrols

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Benzylidene Compounds: 10
        Styrenes: 6
        Styrene: 559
        Polystyrenes: 897
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Plastics: 13104
    - Polystyrenes: 897
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Plastics: 13104
    - Polystyrenes: 897
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Plastics: 13104
        Polystyrenes: 897

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