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Polystyrene

analytical standard, for GPC, 2,000,000

• Synonym(s): PS
• Linear Formula: [CH₂CH(C₆H₅)]_n
• MDL number: MFCD00084450
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 24859694
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard; for GPC
• Quality Level: 100
• form: fibers
• mol wt: average M_w 2,000,000 (Typical)
• technique(s): gel permeation chromatography (GPC): suitable
• format: neat

Description

General description

Polystyrene (for GPC, 2,000,000), a synthetic thermoplastic, is used widely for various applications owing to its properties such as cheap cost, rigidity, low specific weight, high chemical resistance, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility and good processability.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves