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Use advice for data set The data set can be used for all LCA/CF studies where the product is needed. Combination with individual unit processes using this commodity enables the generation of user-specific (product) LCAs. GPPS and HIPS are used in many applications such as food and non-food packaging, disposable cups and cutlery, furniture, toys and consumer goods, as well as electronics and appliances. Polystyrene is also easily foamed in order to manufacture insulation boards and lightweight foamed packaging. The packaging market is the main market and accounts for around one half of the European polystyrene market. Extrusion can be in form of plates, sheet, or foam boards. In a secondary process step extruded sheet can be thermoformed, for example into disposables such as trays and containers. Typical injection moulding applications are televisions housing and toys. HIPS is also used to make engineering resin blends with polyphenylene oxide for the automotive industry, electrical appliances, and electronics. Polystyrene can be recycled mechanically several times without deteriorating physical properties; furthermore, energy recovery is also possible. |
Data set use approval No official approval by producer or operator |
