In the home

Styrenics in the Kitchen

The inner linings of fridges and freezers are typically made of products such as ABS or HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), where toughness, chemical resistance and stiffness are all required. Where transparency is a requirement, such as for the transparent compartments found within these appliances SAN can be used. For items such as microwaves, cookers and extraction units for cooking odours (kitchen range vent), styrenic plastics are more likely to be used just as components such as buttons and dials. In smaller articles such as mixers and blenders, the housing, the exterior components and the accessories can all make good use of the properties available from styrenic plastics.