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Did you know?

Styrene-based products add convenience, comfort, and safety to our daily lives.

What is styrene?

Styrene is a building block chemical for numerous essential, everyday products.

Did you know?

Many safety products for children, from bike helmets to car safety seats, are made using styrene-based plastics.

Where does styrene naturally occur?

Styrene naturally occurs in foods and beverages such as strawberries, coffee beans, or cinnamon.

How many jobs does the styrene industry provide?

Across the country, more than 5,000 manufacturing plants produce or fabricate styrene products. As many as 253,000 jobs across the nation are related to the production, fabrication, installation, or sales of these goods.