Frequently Asked Questions about Syrotex EPS

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How does Styrotex Expanded Polystyrene affect the ozone layer?

EPS is made up of organic materials, primarily hydrogen and carbon and is therefore one of the most ecologically harmless products ever developed. It also, unlike gas-extruded polystyrene –XPS, contains no CFC’s or HCFC’s and therefore does not damage the earth’s sensitive ozone layer.

Is Styrotex Expanded Polystyrene toxic?

Extremely safe – EPS is non-toxic and totally inert. It is also totally absent of any nutritional value, so no fungi or microorganism can grow within EPS and is totally termite resistant.

How does Styrotex Expanded Polystyrene help to reduce CO2 reductions?

EPS actively contributes to reduction of polluting gasses - the use of EPS for thermal in the construction industry means significant energy savings on heating (44%) and cooling (32%) and a drastic reduction in the emission of polluting gasses (CO2 and SO2). It therefore contributes to alleviating the greenhouse effect and acid rain. In fact, the world’s international Kyoto Agreement insists on a reduction of emissions by 50% just to slow down the effects of global warming. EPS is a part of the answer to CO2 reductions. In terms of incineration, EPS is the most acceptable product with 100kg of polystyrene leaving just 10g of ash when properly burned. The gases emitted during incineration are also non-toxic and non-damaging to the environment.

Does Styrotex Expanded Polystyrene emit radiation?

No radiation or radioactivity – Extensive research has shown that, unlike many mineral building materials, EPS emits no radioactivity, nor does it contain radon or cause radon emission.

Can Styrotex Expanded Polystyrene be recycled?

100% Recyclable – EPS can be recycled in many ways once it comes to the end of its life. These include recycling directly into new building products and incineration to recover its inherent energy content. The choice of a recycling method is based on technical, environmental and economic considerations.

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