Despite its drawbacks, Icyene is one of the few eco-friendly insulation solutions that can be sprayed, making it a ...

The need for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in packaging films is driven by its characteristics, including moisture resistance, thermal insulation, and superior shock absorption. We forecast that the ...

More commonly used to insulate walls in living spaces than attics, rigid board insulation is made from polyisocyanurate or polyiso, extruded polystyrene (XPS) or expanded polystyrene (EPS).

Expanded or extruded polystyrene insulation boards are best suited for floor insulation. As they will be installed underneath the supporting floor, the boards need good compressive strength to handle ...

Building products maker Carlisle Cos. is buying expanded polystyrene insulation maker Plasti-Fab for $259.5 million in cash, a move Carlisle said will expand its retail channels and lead to cost ...

A ban on sales of styrofoam products used in food service was supposed to have taken effect Jan. 1, but California hasn’t taken steps to enforce it. CalRecycle, the state agency tasked with ...

Clamshell containers, cups and other food ware items made from expanded polystyrene foam are popularly—though incorrectly—called Styrofoam, which is a registered brand name for styrene foam ...

(Susanne Rust/Los Angeles Times) Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout containers and other food service items made with expanded polystyrene plastic can still be found in restaurants ...