Fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of polystyrene plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the polystyrene plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of polystyrene plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals.