STYRENE
MONOMER
Styrene Monomer (SM) is naturally occurring organic compound that can also be made on a commercial scale in a production plant environment. Interestingly, Styrene Monomer is found naturally occurring in strawberries, coffee beans, peanuts, and cinnamon. Commercially, SM is used directly in a variety applications including paints, coatings, electronics, and automobiles. Styrene is most commonly used as a feedstock for polystyrene plastic.
Styrene Monomer can be recycled from discarded polystyrene waste back into Recycled Styrene Monomer (RSM) through a process known as chemical recycling, which happens at AmSty's joint-venture company Regenyx in Tigard, OR. Read more about the revolutionary Regenyx technology here.
Key Styrene Monomer Market Applications
- Automobile Components
- Adhesives
- Synthetic Countertops
- Medical Equipment
- Printer Toner
- Paints and Inks
- Lubricants
- Tires / Rubber
- Grout
- Asphalt
At AmSty, SM is made at our St. James, Louisiana plant.
Important Documents
Product Stewardship Summary
(EN)
Styrene Monomer Safe Handling Guide(EN)
AmSty Styrene and Ethylbenzene Tank Truck Restricted Cargo List (EN)
AmSty Marine Terminal Rules (EN)
