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jenSCy
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Heating Polystyrene

I have been experimenting with using reclaimed polystyrene as an art medium. I would like to shrink EPS for easier long-term storage by heating it to its glass transition point. However, I am worried about inadvertently releasing styrene vapor.

At what temperature will polystyrene begin releasing styrene vapor, and will it release large enough quantities to pose a threat to human and animal health?

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