(Phys.org)—Styrene is an important industrial chemical. It is the precursor to polystyrene which is used in various every day plastic products, like disposable cups, packaging, and insulation. Over 18 ...

Industry analysts estimate that by 2023, chemical makers will produce about 30 million metric tons of styrene—a monomer that’s used to make polystyrene and copolymers. Now, chemical engineers report a ...

IOCL said on Wednesday that the company’s board has sanctioned the initial approval to set up India’s first styrene monomer project at an estimated cost of `4,495 crore. The project, with a capacity ...