Styrene

Styrene, chemically known as vinylbenzene, is a significant unsaturated hydrocarbon in the chemical industry. Its versatility lies in its ability to serve as a starting material for the production of various polymers that are used in numerous applications.

These polymers include well-known materials such as polystyrene (PS), which is widely used in packaging, electronic housings and household items. In addition, styrene is also an essential building block for copolymers such as styrene/butadiene (SB), which are used in the manufacture of tyres and other rubber articles.