| Data set information | |
| Name | Polystyrene wastes |
| Synonyms | Polystyrene / Polystyrene foam / PS |
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| CAS Number | 9003-53-6 |
| Sum Formula | C8H8 |
| General comment | Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer derived from styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon. It's a clear, hard, brittle plastic developed commercially in the 1930s in Germany. It's found in disposable cups, appliance boxes, and takeout containers. Polystyrene foam is a common type of plastic known for its lightweight durability and ability to insulate. In 2018, 140 thousand tons of polystyrene bags, sacks, wraps, and 330 thousand tons of other packaging were generated. |
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| Type of flow | Product flow |
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-04-16T19:00:22.375018+08:00 |
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| UUID | 7439d570-c22b-436b-a9d3-e982f596ed3b |
| Data set version | 00.01.005 |
| Flow Property | Mean value | Minimum value | Maximum value | Uncertainty distribution type | Relative StdDev in % | Data derivation type / status | General comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 % |