foamed polystyrene
1Polystyrene — For other uses, see Polystyrene (disambiguation). Expanded polystyrene packaging …
2foamed plastic — synthetic resin converted into a spongelike mass with a closed cell or open cell structure, either of which may be flexible or rigid, used for a variety of products including cushioning materials, air filters, furniture, toys, thermal… …
3plastic — plastically, plasticly, adv. /plas tik/, n. 1. Often, plastics. any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, including many types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives,… …
4industrial polymers, major — Introduction chemical compounds used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial materials. In the commercial production of plastics, elastomers, man made fibres, adhesives, and surface coatings, a tremendous variety of polymers are… …
5Styrofoam — is a trademark for polystyrene thermal insulation, a material manufactured by Dow Chemical Company. In 1941, researchers in Dow s Chemical Physics Lab found a way to make foamed polystyrene. Led by Ray McIntire, they had rediscovered a method… …
6External wall insulation — system= External wall insulation system (EWIS) a thermally insulated, protective, decorative exterior cladding system which consist of: *foamed polystyrene *mineral wool *polyurethane foam *mineral or synthetic plasterThermal insulation thickness …
7Recycling — For other uses, see Recycling (disambiguation). 3R Concepts Waste Disposal Hierarchy Reduce Reuse Recycle Barter Dematerialization Dow …
8plastics — /plas tiks/, adj. of or pertaining to a plastic or plastics: a plastics firm; plastics research. [1920 25; see PLASTIC, ICS] * * * Polymers that can be molded or shaped, usually by heat and pressure. Most are lightweight, transparent, tough… …
9Californians Against Waste — Infobox NPO organization name = Californians Against Waste organization organization motto = Conserving Resources. Preventing Pollution. Protecting the Environment. organization type = founded = 1977 location = flagicon|USA Sacramento, CA key… …
10Building insulation materials — A selection of insulation materials can aid in building insulation. All of these are based on standard principles of thermal insulation. Materials used to reduce heat transfer by conduction, radiation or convection are employed in varying… …
