How can the chemical properties of styrofoam be described?

Styrofoam is foamed polystyrene. Polystyrene is a linear, thermoplastic polymer. It is made from styrene, which is ethylene with an aromatic ring (phenyl) attached to it. read more

Properties of Styrofoam. Styrofoam is hard and brittle and has a density of 1.050 g/cm³. It is represented by the chemical formula, C8H8. It is made up of three chemical elements, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Most of the Styrofoam properties are as a result of the unique properties of carbon. read more

STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulations are visco-elastic materials, adequate design safety factors should be used to prevent long-term creep and fatigue deformation. For static loads, 3:1 is suggested. For dynamic loads, 5:1 is suggested. Contact Dow for design recommendations. (3) Based on 1" (25 mm) thickness. product information . read more