Styrene Market Applications

Styrene is a key component in the creation of important styrene homopolymers and copolymers. The most popular use for styrene monomer is in the production of solid polystyrene. The monomer is also used in the development of expandable polystyrene (EPS), styrene butadiene latex (SBL), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/terpolymer (ABS), unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

End uses for styrene include:
Adhesives
Tires
Cars
Boats
Computers
Video games
Coatings
Asphalt
Floor wax
Kitchen countertops
Film
Medical equipment
CD jewel cases
Food containers
Packaging
Toner
Synthetic rubber