Insulation from heat/cold/concussive shock & also drinking cups, floatation devices & insulation.
Styrofoam... it's like polystyrene
You can look for them in stores, like the party favors section but you can also find them at Plastic Place or online stores.
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No, styrofoam cups do not contain asbestos. Styrofoam is a type of plastic material while asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral known for its heat resistance and insulating properties, but it is not used in the production of styrofoam products.
A styrofoam cup will be here 300 years from now and Americans only use 25 billion Styrofoam cups each year.
styrofoam cups are great insulators.
Styrofoam cups are generally worse for the environment than plastic cups because Styrofoam is non-biodegradable and takes hundreds of years to break down. Plastic cups, while also harmful, can be recycled or reused to a certain extent, making them slightly more environmentally friendly than Styrofoam.
styrofoam cups keep you beverages hot or cold because they are awesome
Styrofoam cups last in the landfill for hundreds of years. Paper cups break down much faster. Paper would only last for a month.
Yes, Coke can dissolve Styrofoam cups because it contains phosphoric acid which can weaken and break down the polystyrene material in Styrofoam. However, this process may take time and the cup will not completely disappear. It is not recommended to intentionally expose Styrofoam cups to Coke due to environmental concerns.
Dow Chemical company is the leading producer of Styrofoam. Styrofoam is used to make many things such as plates and cups.