In 1941, Dow scientist Ray McIntyre invented extruded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam), a light, waterproof material previously used in the production of life rafts. Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS ...

The innovative thin patch, made from multiple layers of polystyrene each around one-tenth the thickness of a human hair, ...

In his guide, he details the difference between XPS (expanded polystyrene) and EPS (extruded polystyrene ... He cuts the foam into roughly the right shape with a hot wire. Clean up is done ...

While both Foam-Control Plus+ molded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene materials can support the intended structural load at the Midwestern cold storage facility, Foam-Control PLUS+ is much ...

She doesn't see the report changing that. The "Farewell to Foam" bill in Congress, she said, is trying to deal with "the ...

It's made from extruded polystyrene foam. The foam food containers we're familiar with are made from a similar, but different ...

The boards are often oriented strand board (OSB), and the foam is either polystyrene foam (EPS), extruded polystyrene foam (XPS), or polyurethane foam. Other materials may also be used including ...

Consumers are encouraged to drop off Styrofoam and other expandable polystyrene foam for recycling. This includes the hard ...

Rigid board insulation includes extruded polystyrene, phenolic foam boards, rigid fiberglass, or fibers such as rock or slag wool. They are sized to match the depth of the cavity they will be ...

Basement floor insulation boosts home efficiency and improves comfort in your living space. Rigid foam board insulation and prefab insulated panels are DIY-friendly options. Basement ceiling ...

The worldwide polystyrene packaging market is poised for growth and is anticipated to reach an estimated value of US$ 24.01 billion by 2023. Sales of polystyrene packaging are expected to exhibit ...

Microwaving those takeout containers from last night might seem like a convenient option for lunch. However, zapping Styrofoam may come with health and safety risks, says Rolf Halden, professor ...