Styrene Information and Research Center
Encyclopedia
The Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC) was formed in 1987 as the principal focal point for public information and research on styrene. SIRC is a non-profit organization consisting of 17 Voting member companies involved in the manufacturing or processing of styrene, and 11 Associate member companies that fabricate styrene-based products. Collectively, SIRC's membership represents approximately 95% of the North American styrene industry.
plastic, according to the SIRC, neither contains, nor breaks down into bisphenol A
(BPA), a chemical used in plastic that leads to developmental and reproductive problems in both adults and children.
Polystyrene and Bisphenol-A
PolystyrenePolystyrene
Polystyrene ) also known as Thermocole, abbreviated following ISO Standard PS, is an aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is manufactured from petroleum by the chemical industry...
plastic, according to the SIRC, neither contains, nor breaks down into bisphenol A
Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A is an organic compound with two phenol functional groups. It is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, along with other applications....
(BPA), a chemical used in plastic that leads to developmental and reproductive problems in both adults and children.