Styrene

Styrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5CH=CH2. The most common Process of manufacturing Styrene is Dehydrogenation of Ethylbenzene. The dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene is the predominant industrial process used for styrene production globally due to its relatively lower capital and operating costs than other processes.

 

Physical Properties:

  • Styrene is a colorless, oily liquid.
  • Styrene has a sweet, floral, or pleasant odor.
  • It has low melting point, high boiling point, and high flammability.

 

Application:

  • Styrene is a key raw material for polymerization processes in plastics production.
  • It is Used in a production of Polystyrene, Styrene-Butadiene Rubber, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) etc.
  • Styrene is used in medical devices, such as syringes.
  • Styrene is used in textile auxiliaries, such as pigment binders and polyester resin.